Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
USA119th CongressHJRES-20| House
| Updated: 5/9/2025
Gary J. Palmer
Republican Representative
Alabama
Cosponsors (29)
Barry Moore (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)
Energy and Commerce Committee
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- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) . The rule in question established new energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters , detailed in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress asserts its authority to overturn executive branch regulations. Consequently, the disapproved DOE rule is declared to have no force or effect , thereby preventing the implementation of these particular energy efficiency requirements for water heaters.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-184Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-173Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-4Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506: 2)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
View VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
Considered by Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
USA119th CongressHJRES-20| House
| Updated: 5/9/2025
This joint resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) . The rule in question established new energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters , detailed in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress asserts its authority to overturn executive branch regulations. Consequently, the disapproved DOE rule is declared to have no force or effect , thereby preventing the implementation of these particular energy efficiency requirements for water heaters.
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-184Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-173Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters".
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest Companion Bill Action
SJRES 119-4Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506: 2)
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
View VotePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
Considered by Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Gary J. Palmer
Republican Representative
Alabama
Cosponsors (29)
Barry Moore (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)
Energy and Commerce Committee
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Related Bills
- HRES 119-161: Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
- SJRES 119-4: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas