By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-signs-measures-rolling-back-biden-era-energy-efficiency-regulations Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump signs measures rolling back Biden-era energy efficiency regulations Politics May 9, 2025 6:20 PM EDT President Donald Trump signed a series of measures approved by Congress to roll back regulations the Biden administration implemented in its final days. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. The four measures he signed Friday evening were approved as part of the Congressional Review Act, which Congress can use at the start of an administration to wipe out policies it doesn’t like from a previous one — though there are time limits on when such actions can be taken. WATCH: Trump aggressively working to dismantle U.S. efforts to fight climate change Flanked by Republican lawmakers, Trump signed measures repealing Biden-era regulations on gas water heaters and walk-in coolers and freezers, as well as energy conservation standards for some appliances and some consumer products and commercial freezers. “It’s all about common sense,” Trump said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump signed a series of measures approved by Congress to roll back regulations the Biden administration implemented in its final days. Watch Trump’s remarks in the video player above. The four measures he signed Friday evening were approved as part of the Congressional Review Act, which Congress can use at the start of an administration to wipe out policies it doesn’t like from a previous one — though there are time limits on when such actions can be taken. WATCH: Trump aggressively working to dismantle U.S. efforts to fight climate change Flanked by Republican lawmakers, Trump signed measures repealing Biden-era regulations on gas water heaters and walk-in coolers and freezers, as well as energy conservation standards for some appliances and some consumer products and commercial freezers. “It’s all about common sense,” Trump said. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now