S. 658
SenateA bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing a proposed rule regarding energy conservation standards for residential conventional cooking products, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)
No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.
In brief
This legislation prohibits the Secretary of Energy from finalizing or enforcing a specific rule regarding energy conservation standards for residential conventional cooking products. It effectively blocks new federal efficiency mandates for gas and electric stoves and ovens nationwide. The bill targets regulatory actions by the Department of Energy that would impact appliance manufacturers and consumers. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the measure, which is now awaiting committee review.
Timeline
Every recorded action, oldest first.
February 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Next: Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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