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HR 623 106th Congress House

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

Introduced: July 29, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 12, 2000
Not Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Record Vote of 12 Yeas and 13 Nays.
Apr 12, 2000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 27, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 24, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 8, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Feb 8, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E156-157)
Feb 8, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 12, 2000

Not Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Record Vote of 12 Yeas and 13 Nays.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Republican 5
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Feb 10, 2000
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Sep 13, 1999
Burr, Richard
· Jul 29, 1999
BALLENGER, CASS
· Jun 16, 1999
COLLINS, MAC
· Jun 16, 1999
TURNER, JIM
· Jun 16, 1999
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · May 5, 1999
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Feb 12, 1999
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Feb 12, 1999
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Feb 8, 1999
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Feb 8, 1999
SANDLIN, MAX
· Feb 8, 1999
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Feb 8, 1999
SMITH, NICK
· Feb 8, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 623: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-623/
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"H.R. 623: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-623/.
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H.R. 623, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-623/.
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