President Donald Trump signed four Congressional Review Act resolutions on Friday, dismantling Biden-era appliance regulations that critics say drove up costs and threatened American manufacturing jobs. The move reverses strict energy standards on water heaters, household appliances, and commercial refrigeration units.
The first bill, H.J.R. 20, repeals regulations on gas-powered water heaters. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) and Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA) led the effort, with Jack highlighting the legislation’s direct impact on local employment. “This bill specifically saves a factory in my district,” Jack told Trump. “Three hundred Georgians will continue to have their jobs as soon as you sign that.” Trump called it an honor to protect those jobs.
The second measure, H.J.R. 24, targets regulations on walk-in coolers and refrigeration devices. Introduced by Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), the bill aims to relieve businesses like restaurants, pharmacies, and hospitals from burdensome energy standards. Supporters said Biden’s rules disproportionately hurt small businesses dependent on cost-effective cooling systems.
Trump then signed H.J.R. 42, which overturns an energy conservation rule affecting household appliances like washers and dryers. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA), who introduced the bill, emphasized that production costs had risen due to the Biden regulation, causing retail prices to spike for everyday consumers.
The fourth measure, H.J.R. 75, eliminated another energy standard targeting commercial refrigeration equipment. Championed by Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX), the rollback is expected to reduce compliance costs for manufacturers and lower prices across the commercial sector.
In addition to the four bills, Trump signed an executive order rescinding federal rules that restricted water flow in household fixtures such as faucets and showerheads. The Biden-era standards were part of a broader environmental agenda that Trump has consistently opposed, arguing they imposed unnecessary hardship on American families and businesses.
By using the Congressional Review Act, the Trump administration reversed regulatory overreach with the support of Republican lawmakers, restoring manufacturing flexibility and lowering consumer costs — while preserving critical American jobs.
