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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-4| Senate
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (14)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to overturn a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy . The rule in question, titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters," was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would formally disapprove of these new energy conservation standards , rendering them without force or effect. This action is taken pursuant to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which provides a mechanism for Congress to review and reject federal agency regulations.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-4| Senate
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This joint resolution seeks to exercise congressional authority to overturn a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy . The rule in question, titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters," was published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would formally disapprove of these new energy conservation standards , rendering them without force or effect. This action is taken pursuant to chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which provides a mechanism for Congress to review and reject federal agency regulations.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Ted Cruz
Republican Senator
Texas
Cosponsors (14)
Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Energy
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas