This bill would prevent the Department of Energy from finalizing and enforcing a proposed rule that sets new energy efficiency standards for residential clothes washers. The rule, which was proposed in March 2023, aims to require washers to meet stricter energy conservation requirements, but this legislation would block those standards from taking effect. The bill affects manufacturers of clothes washers and potentially consumers, as stricter efficiency standards could increase appliance costs but reduce energy bills over time. There is no specific funding allocated in this bill, and it includes no timeline beyond prohibiting the rule's implementation. The legislation was introduced in September 2023 and would also prevent the Department of Energy from enforcing any substantially similar future rules on clothes washer efficiency.