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Natural GAS Act of 2025

3/14/2025, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1281

Bill 119 hr 1281, also known as the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2021, aims to make changes to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act in order to update the standards for various household appliances. Specifically, the bill focuses on water heaters, furnaces, boilers, and kitchen cooktops, ranges, and ovens.

The proposed modifications to the standards for these appliances are intended to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and ultimately lower utility bills for consumers. By setting higher efficiency standards for these appliances, the bill seeks to promote the use of more environmentally friendly and cost-effective options in households across the country.

In addition to updating the standards for these appliances, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy efficiency and conservation. These provisions may include incentives for consumers to upgrade to more efficient appliances, funding for research and development of new energy-saving technologies, and other measures to promote sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1281 represents a bipartisan effort to address energy efficiency and conservation in the United States by updating standards for household appliances and promoting the use of more efficient technologies. If passed, the bill has the potential to have a positive impact on both consumers and the environment.

Current Status of Bill HR 1281

Bill HR 1281 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1281 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025.  Bill HR 1281's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1281

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1281

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1281

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.
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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