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Miller-Meeks’ Refrigerator Freedom Act Passes Out of the Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced H.R. 7637, known as the "Refrigerator Freedom Act," introduced by U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (IA-01). The legislation aims to restrict the Department of Energy (DOE) from enforcing energy efficiency standards on refrigerators that are deemed not cost-effective or technologically feasible.In a statement, Miller-Meeks criticized the current administration's regulations, stating, "The Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden Administration have...
Grassley: Budget Democrats Use Climate Change Smoke and Mirrors to Ignore Our Immediate Responsibilities
Senator Grassley criticized the Senate Budget Committee's focus on climate change over budget issues, stating, "Last week, Senator Romney said the truth out loud - there is 'no work being done by this committee to deal with our budget and to deal with federal spending.'" He further emphasized the need for the committee to address deficits and debt, urging action for the American people.Highlighting the committee's current priorities, Senator Grassley expressed his dismay, saying, "Today, rather than working on a budget to curb spending, we’re discussing the impact of...