{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/newhouse-introduces-legislation-protect-gas-stoves", "Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Protect Gas Stoves", "2023-06-05", "2023", "2023-06", "Republican", "House", "WA", "Dan Newhouse", "N000189", "newhouse.house.gov", "newhouse", "https://newhouse.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Energy (DOE) from finalizing a proposed rule that would limit consumer access to gas kitchen ranges or ovens.\n\n\u201cGas appliances are at the center of many American households\u2014they power our stoves, furnaces, water heaters, and fireplaces. Nearly 187 million Americans use natural gas because it is affordable, reliable, and safe. The proposed rule by the Biden Administration would have detrimental effects on American households, restaurants, and communities across Central Washington and the nation,\u201d said Rep. Newhouse. \u201cI am proud to introduce this legislation to stop the draconian rule proposed by the Biden Administration and protect Americans\u2019 wallets, time, jobs, and freedom. It's time for the government to stop overregulating our lives and focus on solutions that will truly benefit the American people and our energy future. And that starts with them getting their hands off our stoves.\u201d\n\n\u201cNatural gas has been one of the principal drivers to achieving our nation\u2019s environmental and economic goals. From providing affordable energy to consumers to driving down emissions, the benefits this fuel has for our nation are tangible and impossible to ignore,\u201d said Karen Harbert, President & CEO, American Gas Association (AGA). \u201cAny push to ban natural gas would raise costs to consumers, jeopardize environmental progress and deny affordable energy to underserved populations.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhat and how a restaurant prepares its menu are the soul of its business. More than 3 in 4 restaurant kitchens use natural gas to cook. Restaurant owners should have the option to choose the cooking element that best serves their cuisine. We appreciate Congressman Newhouse\u2019s leadership on this important topic.\u201d \u2013 National Restaurant Association\n\nRead the full text of the bill here.\n\nBackground:\n\nOn February 1, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) proposed an \u201cenergy efficiency standard\u201d for gas cooking products. The proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops.\n\nRep. Newhouse has been leading efforts to stop the DOE from banning gas stoves and other gas-powered appliances:\n\nIn March, Rep. Newhouse co-sponsored H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which places limits on energy conservation standards for kitchen ranges or ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nThis month, Rep. Newhouse voted for the passage of H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, which prohibits the Consumer Product Safety Commission from using federal funds to (1) regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product, or (2) issue or enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price. The House is expected to vote on this legislation this week.\n\nOn March 20, 2023, Rep. Newhouse and 24 of his House colleagues sent a letter to DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm expressing deep concern about the new proposed anti-gas appliance rule. This proposed rule would require, for the first time ever, an energy performance standard for residential cooktops, which would eliminate 95% of today\u2019s gas appliances.\n\nOn March 23, 2023, during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing, Rep. Newhouse asked Secretary Granholm to address constituent concerns that \u201c96% of tested residential gas stove tops\u201d would not be in compliance with the proposed draft rule published in February.\n\nOn March 30, 2023, Rep. Newhouse voted for H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which included an amendment that prevents the DOE from implementing a gas stove ban. 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