WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today led the House Energy and Commerce Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee in marking up three bills to bolster energy reliability and security, including:
- The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act to ban imports of Russian uranium.
- The Save Our Gas Stoves Act to prohibit the U.S. Department of Energy from banning gas stoves.
- The Energy Emergency Leadership Act to protect the cybersecurity of America’s critical energy infrastructure.
Rodgers says the Save Our Gas Stoves Act is particularly important for those living in Washington State, where Governor Jay Inslee and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson are teaming up to ban natural gas in new homes and increase regulations on gas stoves.
Earlier this year, the Biden administration considered banning gas stoves and New York just recently became the first state to ban natural gas stoves in most new homes and buildings by 2026.
The Save Our Stoves Act would preempt this extreme government overreach that would take away consumer choice and an appliance that can serve as a lifeline for many Eastern Washington families during weather-related power outages.
Meanwhile, Rodgers says American leadership in nuclear energy and technology is critical.
These three pieces of legislation will now move to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee for further markup. If they pass the full committee, then they could move to the House Floor for a vote.
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