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Natural GAS Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4395

Bill 118 hr 4395, also known as the Natural Gas Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of natural gas as a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

The bill includes provisions to incentivize the production and use of natural gas by offering tax credits to companies that invest in natural gas infrastructure and technology. These tax credits would help offset the costs associated with transitioning to natural gas and make it a more attractive option for businesses and consumers.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase the availability of natural gas by streamlining the permitting process for natural gas pipelines and infrastructure projects. This would help ensure that natural gas is more readily accessible and can be used as a reliable source of energy. Overall, the Natural Gas Act of 2023 seeks to promote the use of natural gas as a cleaner and more sustainable energy source. By providing incentives for investment and streamlining the permitting process, this bill aims to accelerate the transition to natural gas and reduce the reliance on traditional fossil fuels.

Congressional Summary of HR 4395

Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023 or the Natural GAS Act of 2023

This bill modifies energy efficiency requirements under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to limit what the Department of Energy (DOE) may include in future rules related to the following natural gas appliances: gas water heaters, furnaces, boilers, kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

Specifically, the bill requires DOE to certify that rules are not likely to result in a significant shift from gas appliances to electric appliances. DOE must also require a full fuel cycle analysis for energy efficiency standards as part of the rulemaking process.

In addition, the bill exempts certain small manufacturers of major household appliances from future energy efficiency standards for such appliances. Future rules for such appliances must require energy efficiency labels displayed at the point of sale to disclose full-fuel-cycle efficiency rather than point-of-use energy consumption.

The bill also prohibits any future rule relating to kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens from limiting the features (e.g., quick-to-boil times) and functionality available on residential gas kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4395

Bill HR 4395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4395 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4395's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of July 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4395

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4395

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4395

Natural GAS Act of 2023
Natural GAS Act of 2023
Natural Gas Appliances Standards Act of 2023
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify standards for water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4395

Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
OklahomaRepublican
John R. Moolenaar
John R. Moolenaar
MichiganRepublican
Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace
South CarolinaRepublican
Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
New YorkRepublican
James R. Baird
James R. Baird
IndianaRepublican

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