Senate Bill 1857
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to establish a compliance deadline of May 15, 2023, for Step 2 emissions standards for new residential wood heaters, new residential hydronic heaters, and forced-air furnaces.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 26, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1857
Congress
115
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill delays by three years the date by which manufacturers, owners, and operators of new residential wood heaters, including residential hydronic heaters (wood-fired boilers) and forced-air furnaces, must comply with emission standards promulgated under the Clean Air Act.
12/06/2018
By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-422. Minority views filed.
09/18/2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579.
09/18/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso without amendment. Without written report.
09/18/2018
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
11/14/2017
Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-127.
09/26/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
09/26/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:33 PM