White House opposes GOP gas stove bills but won’t veto.

The White House Opposes Republican Legislation to Limit Federal Regulation of Natural Gas Stoves

The Office of Management and Budget said the White House does not support a gas stove ban but announced its opposition to the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, which would limit the ability of the Department of Energy and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to regulate gas stoves.

The fight over gas stoves is heating up in Congress, with the White House opposing two Republican proposals that would limit federal regulation of natural gas stoves. While the White House has made it clear that it does not support a gas stove ban, it has come out against the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act and the Save Our Gas Stoves Act.

What the Bills Would Do

• H.R. 1615, the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, would prohibit the CPSC from using federal funds to regulate gas stoves as a banned hazardous product or enforce a product safety standard that prohibits the use or sale of gas stoves or substantially increases their price.
• H.R. 1640, the Save Our Gas Stoves Act, would amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to say that an energy conservation standard for kitchen ranges or ovens “cannot be ‘economically justified’ if it likely will result in the unavailability in the United States of a type (or class) of product based on what type of fuel the product consumes,” according to a summary.

The White House has not committed to vetoing the bills if they pass the House, but it has made its opposition clear. The bills advanced through the House Rules Committee on Monday and are now set for a full vote before the House.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.