H.R.1615 — Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1615

Roll 254 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 13, 2023 5:54 PM • Result: Agreed to

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BillH.R.1615 — Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultAgreed to
TotalsYea 222 / Nay 210 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R216305
D620702
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 1615 - Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act

The Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act (HR 1615) aims to safeguard consumer choice regarding gas stoves by prohibiting federal regulations that would restrict or ban the use of gas stoves in homes. The bill emerges in response to growing concerns about potential federal actions aimed at limiting gas appliances due to environmental and health considerations.

Key Provisions:

  • Prohibition of Federal Regulations: The bill explicitly prohibits federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), from implementing regulations that would restrict the use of gas stoves or impose performance standards that effectively ban them.
  • Consumer Freedom: It emphasizes the right of consumers to choose gas stoves as a cooking option, reinforcing the notion of personal choice in appliance selection.

Funding and Authorities: The bill does not allocate specific funding but asserts authority over federal regulatory practices concerning gas appliances. It seeks to limit the reach of federal agencies in regulating gas stove usage.

Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies impacted by this legislation are the DOE and the EPA, which have been involved in discussions around appliance efficiency and emissions standards. The bill effectively curtails their ability to regulate gas stoves under existing environmental and energy efficiency laws.

Beneficiaries: The primary beneficiaries of this bill are consumers who prefer gas stoves for cooking, as well as manufacturers and retailers of gas appliances who may face economic impacts from potential regulatory changes.

Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 1615 has been read a second time and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, indicating its progression through the legislative process. Further actions and debates will determine its fate in the Senate.

In summary, HR 1615 seeks to protect consumer choice regarding gas stoves by preventing federal regulation that could limit their use, thereby impacting consumers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies.

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Yea (222)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (210)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (7)

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Not Voting

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Not Voting