H.R.1640 — Save Our Gas Stoves Act

House Roll Call

H.R.1640

Roll 267 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Jun 14, 2023 3:59 PM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.1640 — Save Our Gas Stoves Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 209 / Nay 225 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R022202
D209303
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

Bill Summary: HR 1640 - Save Our Gas Stoves Act

The Save Our Gas Stoves Act (HR 1640) aims to protect the use of gas stoves in residential and commercial settings by prohibiting the federal government from implementing regulations that would restrict or ban the sale or use of gas stoves. The bill is a response to growing concerns about potential regulatory actions that could limit gas stove usage due to environmental and health considerations.

Key Provisions:

  • The legislation explicitly prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal agencies from enacting rules that would restrict the sale or use of gas stoves.
  • It ensures that any existing or future regulations must not have the effect of banning or limiting gas appliances, thereby safeguarding consumer choice.

Funding and Authorities: While the bill does not allocate specific funding, it reinforces the authority of the DOE and other relevant agencies to maintain current regulations without imposing new restrictions on gas stoves.

Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agency affected is the DOE, which oversees energy efficiency standards for appliances, including gas stoves. The bill also implicates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in terms of air quality regulations that may impact gas appliances.

Beneficiaries and Regulation: The primary beneficiaries of the Save Our Gas Stoves Act are consumers and businesses that rely on gas stoves for cooking. The legislation seeks to protect these stakeholders from potential regulatory changes that could affect their cooking methods and appliance choices.

Key Timelines: The bill was introduced in the House and has since been received in the Senate, where it has been read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. The legislative process will determine its future, including potential amendments and voting schedules.

In summary, HR 1640 serves to maintain the availability and use of gas stoves amid regulatory discussions, ensuring that consumers retain their preferences in cooking appliances.

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Yea (209)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (225)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (5)

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting