Cornhusker State News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) co-led legislation recently to prohibit the Biden administration from banning gas stoves. The “Save Our Gas Stoves Act” explicitly prohibits the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from implementing a proposed rule that would impose intrusive and costly standards on the kitchen stovetops of millions of Americans.

“At a time when families across Nebraska are concerned about high inflation and the southern border crisis, Washington bureaucrats are considering whether to cancel gas stoves. It’s ridiculous. The 38% of the American people who have a gas stove or range don’t need more of the federal government intruding into their lives. I’ll keep fighting against the reckless regulations we continue to see from this administration that harm working families,” said Senator Fischer. 

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) led the introduction of the legislation. In the House, companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.).

Background:

This legislation amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prevent the Secretary of Energy from implementing energy conservation standards if the standards result in the unavailability of a product based on the type of fuel the product uses. The bill also prohibits the Department of Energy from finalizing and implementing the February 1, 2023, proposed energy efficiency standard for gas cooking products.

Click here to view text of the bill. 

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