H.R. 1986 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans
H.R. 1986 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Apr 23, 2015, sponsored by David Rouzer with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 23, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Stop EPA Overregulation of Rural Americans This bill nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency rule entitled, "Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces," published on March 16, 2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
David Rouzer (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 23, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. (Apr 24, 2015)
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Other Environmental Protection bills in the 114th Congress
- H.R. 212: Drinking Water Protection Act
- S. 611: Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act
- S. 1523: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary…
- H.R. 2576: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
- S.J.Res. 22: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 71: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 72: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule…
- H.J.Res. 74: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 594: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015
- S. 697: Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
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