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".
Summary
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.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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