H.R.1640 — Save Our Gas Stoves Act
House Roll Call
H.R.1640
| Bill | H.R.1640 — Save Our Gas Stoves Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 249 / Nay 181 / Present 0 / Not Voting 3 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 29 | 181 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
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 and prevent regulatory actions that could restrict their availability. Introduced in the House of Representatives, the bill responds to growing concerns regarding proposed regulations on gas appliances, particularly in light of health and environmental debates surrounding their use.
Key Provisions:
- The bill prohibits federal agencies from implementing any regulations that would ban or limit the use of gas stoves or other gas appliances.
- It mandates that the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot use federal funds to enforce regulations that would lead to the discontinuation of gas stoves.
- The bill also requires a comprehensive review of the impact of gas stove regulations on consumers, particularly focusing on low- and middle-income households that may rely on gas appliances for cooking.
Funding and Authorities: The legislation does not allocate new funding but restricts the use of existing federal funds for regulatory enforcement related to gas stoves. It emphasizes the importance of consumer choice and affordability in energy use.
Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies affected by this bill are the DOE and the EPA, which would need to adjust their regulatory frameworks concerning gas appliances.
Beneficiaries and Regulatory Impact: The bill is designed to benefit homeowners and renters who utilize gas stoves, particularly those who may not have the financial flexibility to switch to electric alternatives. It aims to ensure that gas stoves remain a viable option in the market.
Key Timelines: As of the latest action, HR 1640 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. The timeline for further action will depend on the committee’s schedule and subsequent legislative processes.
This legislation reflects ongoing discussions about energy sources, consumer rights, and regulatory authority in the context of appliance use in American households.
Yea (249)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lisa McClain
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (181)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
