Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB337

Introduced
1/12/23  

Caption

Guarding America’s Stoves Act or the GAS Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from banning the use or sale of gas-burning stoves.

Impact

If enacted, HB 337 would specifically limit the reach of federal regulations concerning gas-burning appliances, thereby ensuring that consumers retain the option to utilize gas stoves. Currently, there have been movements within certain federal agencies aimed at imposing stricter regulations or outright bans due to concerns around methane gas emissions and potential health risks. By prohibiting such actions, the bill aims to maintain the status quo for consumers and the appliance industry.

Summary

House Bill 337, known as the 'Guarding America’s Stoves Act,' seeks to prevent federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves in the United States. This legislative effort comes in response to growing discussions and proposals at various regulatory levels concerning the safety and environmental impacts of gas stoves, particularly in light of health concerns associated with indoor air quality. Supporters of the bill emphasize the significance of consumer choice, advocating for the right of individuals to use gas stoves if they prefer them over electric alternatives.

Contention

Debate around HB 337 is likely to center on the balance between consumer rights and public safety. Advocates of the ban argue that gas stoves contribute to air pollution and pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children. Conversely, opponents of regulation assert that gas stoves are not only more efficient but also preferred by many for culinary reasons. The bill thus embodies a larger conversation about environmental responsibility versus consumer freedom, with opinions divided along industry lines and public health perspectives.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB263

Stop Trying to Obsessively Vilify Energy Act or the STOVE Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from promulgating rules or guidances that restrict or ban the use and purchase of gas-powered stoves, cooktops, ranges, or ovens in the United States.

US HB34

Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act of 2023 This bill increases net investment income tax revenues by applying such tax to the trade or business income of certain high income taxpayers and includes the increased tax revenues in the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.

US SB27

Focus on the Mission Act of 2023 This bill prohibits the Department of Defense from requiring the recipient of a federal contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions.

US HB330

Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act This bill prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from awarding family planning grants to entities that perform abortions or provide funding to other entities that perform abortions. To receive a grant, an entity must certify it will refrain from those activities during the grant period. The bill provides exceptions for abortions (1) in cases of rape or incest; or (2) when the life of the woman is in danger due to a physical disorder, injury, or illness. It also exempts hospitals unless they provide funds to non-hospital entities that provide abortions. HHS must report annually on this prohibition.

US HB212

Protecting our Land Act This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

US HB1640

Save Our Gas Stoves Act

US HB231

Terminate TikTok on Campus Act of 2023 This bill prohibits an institution of higher education (IHE) from receiving federal funds unless the IHE takes certain actions to ban the use of the social media video application TikTok. Specifically, the IHE must develop and implement standards and guidelines (1) prohibiting the use of TikTok on electronic devices owned or issued by the IHE, and (2) requiring the removal of TikTok from these devices. The bill includes an exception for research that (1) is conducted, supervised, or authorized by an IHE's faculty; and (2) pertains to national security, law enforcement, telecommunications, or cybersecurity.

US HB487

Ensuring American Voters Act of 2023 This bill prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in federal elections unless the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.

US HB385

No User Fees for Gun Owners Act This bill prohibits a state or local government from imposing any insurance requirement, tax, user fee, or similar charge as a condition of the manufacture importation, acquisition, transfer, or continued ownership of a firearm or ammunition, with the exception of a proportionate sales tax. The bill imposes the same prohibition under the Internal Revenue Code for firearms, pistols, or revolvers, but allows for the assessment of a proportionate sales tax.

US HB1

Lower Energy Costs Act This bill provides for the exploration, development, importation, and exportation of energy resources (e.g., oil, gas, and minerals). For example, it sets forth provisions to (1) expedite energy projects, (2) eliminate or reduce certain fees related to the development of federal energy resources, and (3) eliminate certain funds that provide incentives to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases. The bill expedites the development, importation, and exportation of energy resources, including by waiving environmental review requirements and other specified requirements under certain environmental laws, eliminating certain restrictions on the import and export of oil and natural gas, prohibiting the President from declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing (a type of process used to extract underground energy resources), directing the Department of the Interior to conduct sales for the leasing of oil and gas resources on federal lands and waters as specified by the bill, and limiting the authority of the President and executive agencies to restrict or delay the development of energy on federal land. In addition, the bill reduces royalties for oil and gas development on federal land and eliminates charges on methane emissions. It also eliminates a variety of funds, such as funds for energy efficiency improvements in buildings as well as the greenhouse gas reduction fund.

Similar Bills

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