H.R. 1640 · 118th Congress

Save Our Gas Stoves Act

Introduced on Mar 17, 2023 by Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8). 63 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Latest action (Jun 15, 2023): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 17, 2023
Cosponsors
63
3 from the other party
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products", and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Energy
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Oil and gas

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Debbie LeskoR-AZ-8Sponsor

Democrats · 3

Republicans · 60

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 207–224
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Amendments· Failed 209–225
  3. On Passage
    Jun 14, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 249–181

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 17, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  4. Mar 24, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  5. May 12, 2023 · HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  6. May 12, 2023 · HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 10 .
  7. May 24, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. May 24, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 18.
  9. Jun 1, 2023Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-86.
  10. Jun 1, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-86.
  11. Jun 1, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
  12. Jun 5, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 463 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. R. 277 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 288 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H. R. 1615 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H. R. 1640 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. One motion to recommit on each measure.
  13. Jun 6, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 463 failed passage of House.
  14. Jun 12, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  15. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 495 passed House.
  16. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2856-2865; text: CR H2862)
  17. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  18. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Austin Scott to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  19. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 495 and Rule XVIII.
  20. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1640.
  21. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 1.
  22. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 2.
  23. Jun 13, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McGovern amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  24. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 495, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3.
  25. Jun 13, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 3, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  26. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseMrs. Lesko moved that the committee rise.
  27. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  28. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1640 as unfinished business.
  29. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2922-2924)
  30. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  31. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1640.
  32. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  33. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  34. Jun 14, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 181 (Roll no. 268).House · Roll call 268
  35. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 181 (Roll no. 268).House · Roll call 268
  36. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  37. Jun 15, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  2. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS5 reports
    $4.1M reported (all issues)
  3. WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY5 reports
    $630K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY$14M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  4. XCEL ENERGY5 reports
    $2.2M reported (all issues)
  5. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION4 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)
  6. NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $760K reported (all issues)
  7. Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)
  8. NATIONAL GRID USA3 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE COMPANY, INC.$19M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 98%
  9. National Grid3 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NATIONAL GRID USA SERVICE COMPANY, INC.$19M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%
  10. ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS1 report
    $185.6K reported (all issues)
  11. CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.1 report
    $160K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP.AI match · 100%
  12. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)
  13. Job Creators Network1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  14. NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION1 report
    $870K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION$2M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 93%

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.