Legislation rolling back Biden-era appliance energy-conservation rules cleared the Senate on Wednesday.
The measure was introduced by newly confirmed Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, who moved into the Senate seat opened by Vice President JD Vance as he assumed his new role with the Trump administration.
Companion legislation was earlier approved in the House, so the bill moves to President Donald Trump for his anticipated signature.
Husted said the bill eliminates costly rules on home appliances that were not needed and offered no help for Americans.
"Bureaucratic, out-of-touch regulations make it harder for taxpayers to afford appliances," he said.
Husted said the legislation will affect manufacturers along with consumers.
"My resolution would cut red tape for manufacturers, restore consumer choice and lower costs for hardworking Americans across the country. It’s important that my first bill to go to the president’s desk eliminates regulations for the American people instead of adding to them."
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., posted about the vote: "The Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations costing $1.8 trillion. Those days are over."
Thune said the combination of energy production pushed by the Trump administration, combined with Congress ending onerous government intrusion into the marketplace, shows America that government can be helpful.
Husted said the legislation covers 20 household and commercial products, including dishwashers, air conditioning units, and clothes washing machines.
The Public Interest Research Group posted that the rules should be championed by all Americans. "We estimate that these standards will save a typical US household $107 each year on average over the next two decades, with savings ranging from $67 to $285 depending on the state."
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