FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Gas Stove Regulations

Original title: CONSUMER CHOICE ON THE BACKBURNER: EXAMINING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION'S REGULATORY ASSAULT ON AMERICANS' GAS STOVES

January 1, 2023

energy policy gas stoves regulatory affairs consumer choice appliance standards

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing addresses the federal government's authority to set energy efficiency standards for household appliances, which directly impacts the future availability and design of gas stoves for American consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

American Gas Association

The association represents natural gas utilities and provides testimony on regulatory impacts.

Appliance Standards Awareness Project

The organization provides expertise on appliance energy efficiency standards.

U.S. Department of Energy

The agency is responsible for drafting and implementing the energy efficiency regulations discussed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and held a hearing on May 24, 2023, to examine the Biden Administration's regulatory approach toward gas stoves. The session featured testimony from industry representatives and policy experts regarding the potential impact of energy efficiency standards on consumer choice.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 24, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Subcommittee examined the Biden Administration's regulatory actions concerning gas stove efficiency standards.
Four witnesses provided testimony: Matthew Agen, Kenny Stein, Ben Lieberman, and Andrew deLaski.
Two Department of Energy officials, Alejandro Moreno and Dr. Carolyn Snyder, were invited but not present.
Several documents were entered into the record, including letters to the Department of Energy and statements from industry associations.
The hearing included a formal request for questions for the record to be submitted to witnesses.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the Biden Administration's regulatory policies regarding gas stoves and their impact on consumer choice.

Did the Department of Energy officials attend the hearing?

No, the invited officials from the Department of Energy, Alejandro Moreno and Dr. Carolyn Snyder, were not present.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Regulatory Scrutiny

The hearing highlights a trend of increased congressional oversight regarding the Department of Energy's appliance efficiency rulemaking process.

U.S. Department of Energy Committee on Oversight and Accountability

Connected Entities

personPat Fallon“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory A”Map →

personAndrew deLaski“Executive Director, Appliance Standards Awareness Project”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Energy“The federal agency responsible for the regulations under discussion”Map →

personBen Lieberman“Senior Fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute”Map →

personMatthew Agen“Assistant General Counsel, American Gas Association”Map →

personKenny Stein“Vice President of Policy, Institute for Energy Research”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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