The House GOP passed a bill to bar federal regulation of gas stoves.
Some cities have banned new gas stoves over climate change and attempts to reduce energy use.
The White House said the administration "has been clear that it does not support any attempt to ban the use of gas stoves,″ but GOP lawmakers say rules on gas stoves represent classic government overreach.
New York state approved a law last month banning natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings.
The proposed Energy Department rule would save consumers up to $1.7 billion and cut down on emission that are dangerous to children's health, she added.
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