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H.R. 859 (105th)

To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.

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Introduced

27 February 1997

Last action

7 March 1997 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Danner, Pat [D-MO-6], JOHN DUNCAN, ROBERT GOODLATTE, Rep. Miller, Dan [R-FL-13], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], SAM JOHNSON, Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Dickey, Jay [R-AR-4], Rep. Hilleary, Van [R-TN-4], Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7], Ken Calvert, Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Mike Crapo, Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], WILLIAM THORNBERRY, Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], DON YOUNG, Jerry Moran, Roger Wicker, Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7], FRED UPTON, Pete Sessions, Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Stump, Bob [R-AZ-3], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

15 January 2025

Energy

Summary

Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 to repeal restrictions on certain plumbing products and appliances, including showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals.

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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E345-346)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 March 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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