House GOP focuses on home appliances [Video]

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Dishwashers and stoves were the focus of debate in Congress Tuesday.

The House passed a bill to stop new energy regulations on household appliances.

Republicans say the Department of Energy’s regulations will limit consumer choices and raise prices.

“In this administration’s pursuit of a radical rush to Green New Deal agenda, common sense has taken a back seat,” said Rep. Rick Allen (R-Ga.).

However, some Democrats against the bill say it’s rooted in misinformation that the Biden administration is going after appliances.

“They are not. Nor did they try to take away our gas stoves last year,” said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.).

Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says these standards save Americans money and reduce pollution.

“Instead of working on the real issues facing the American people, we are choosing yet again to waste our time debating appliances,” Dingell added.

Now that it’s passed the House, the …