Congressional republicans aim to nix Biden regulations — but it requires a new law

Federal judge issues key ruling on new law banning some household appliances: 'It's a clear win'

A federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit against the city's ban on natural gas in new buildings, providing another precedent for other cities looking to make similar changes. In 2021, New York City adopted Local Law 154, which set air emission limits for indoor combustion of fuels in new buildings, with a standard of "any substance that emits 25 kilograms or more of carbon dioxide per million British thermal units of energy" being prohibi…

Senate Votes to Overturn Biden-Era Ban on Gas Water Heaters

Senate Republicans advanced their efforts to undo strict energy regulations implemented in the final stretch of President Joe Biden’s administration. The Senate approved a measure in a 52-42 vote to overturn a Department of Energy rule that would prohibit certain natural gas water heaters starting in 2029. The resolution will now move to President Donald Trump for his signature. Every Republican senator supported the repeal. Earlier this year, t…

Congressional republicans aim to nix Biden regulations — but it requires a new law

Late in March, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives turned their energies to appliances. They passed two resolutions to strike down energy conservation regulations affecting the manufacture of walk-in coolers, and commercial refrigerators and freezers. The Energy Department finalized…

Congressional republicans aim to nix Biden regulations - Washington Examiner

Late in March, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives turned their energies to appliances. They passed two resolutions to strike down energy conservation regulations affecting the manufacture of walk-in coolers, and commercial refrigerators and freezers. The Energy Department finalized these rules near the end of former President Joe Biden’s administration. The two resolutions now move on to the Senate and may well pass the notoriously…

Republicans ask federal banking agencies to withdraw rules, guidance

Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee have sent letters to financial regulators asking them to rescind a variety of measures the regulators issued during the Biden Administration. “These letters highlight the rules and guidance issued under the previous Administration that reduce competition and innovation and must be rescinded or significantly modified,” the GOP members said in a joint letter to the regulators. “These rules and …