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Save Our Gas Stoves Act

12/12/2023, 6:11 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1640

The Save Our Gas Stoves Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1640, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the use of gas stoves in American households by prohibiting any federal regulations that would ban or restrict the use of natural gas for cooking.

The bill argues that gas stoves are an important and efficient way for Americans to cook their food, and that any attempts to limit their use would be detrimental to consumers. Proponents of the bill believe that gas stoves are a reliable and affordable option for many households, and that any restrictions on their use would disproportionately impact low-income families.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that gas stoves contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and that transitioning to electric stoves would be a more environmentally friendly option. They believe that the government should be encouraging the use of cleaner energy sources, rather than protecting the use of gas stoves. Overall, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between the benefits of gas stoves for consumers and the environmental concerns associated with their use. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the future of cooking appliances in American households.

Congressional Summary of HR 1640

Save Our Gas Stoves Act

This bill places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

The Department of the Energy (DOE) may not prescribe or amend energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens unless DOE (1) determines that such standards will not likely result in the unavailability of a product on account of the type of fuel the range or oven uses; and (2) discloses certain stakeholder meetings with entities that have ties to China or the Chinese Communist Party.

In addition, DOE may not finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products issued on February 1, 2023, or any substantially similar rule. The proposed rule prescribes energy conservation standards for consumer conventional cooking tops, including electric cooking tops, gas cooking tops, electrical ovens, and gas ovens.

Current Status of Bill HR 1640

Bill HR 1640 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 15, 2023. Bill HR 1640 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2023.  Bill HR 1640's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1640

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
126
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
120
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1640

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Consumer affairs
- Department of Energy
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1640

Save Our Gas Stoves Act
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
Save Our Gas Stoves Act
To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.
Save Our Gas Stoves Act

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