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“Constitutional Authority and Single Subject Statements for H.R. 4395” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the in the House section section on page H3160 on June 30.
The Department oversees energy policies and is involved in how the US handles nuclear programs. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, said the Department's misguided energy regulations have caused large losses to consumers for decades.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
By Mrs. BICE:
H.R. 4395.
Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant to the following:
Article 1 Section 8
The single subject of this legislation is:
To prevent the Department of Energy from eliminating gas appliances and enable consumers to continue to choose what type of stove, water heater, or furnace they prefer for their homes