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HR 1479 107th Congress House

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

Introduced: April 4, 2001 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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 4 steps
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Became law
Apr 25, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Apr 5, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E542)
Apr 4, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 4, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 25, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal authority to regulate 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 7
All 7 Republican 3
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Apr 26, 2001
Burr, Richard
· Apr 4, 2001
FROST, MARTIN
· Apr 4, 2001
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Apr 4, 2001
JOHN, CHRISTOPHER
· Apr 4, 2001
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Apr 4, 2001
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Apr 4, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1479: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1479/
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"H.R. 1479: To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to eliminate certain regulation of plumbing supplies.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-1479/.
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