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HR 859 105th Congress House

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

Introduced: February 3, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 27, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E345-346)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 7, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 12
All 12 Republican 5
SMITH, NICK
· Mar 18, 1998
SANDLIN, MAX
· Feb 24, 1998
BALLENGER, CASS
· Feb 5, 1998
TURNER, JIM
· Feb 5, 1998
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 3, 1998
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Jan 27, 1998
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jan 27, 1998
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jan 27, 1998
 R
Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Sep 9, 1997
STENHOLM, CHARLES
· Sep 3, 1997
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 31, 1997
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· May 14, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 859: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-859/
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