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HJRES. 20 · 119th Congress

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".

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Introduced: 1/15/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Bill ID: 119hjres20
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-6.

Summary

Public Law

This act nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 26, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 5/9/2025

District impact notes

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NEUTRAL
3/16/2026

This act nullifies a rule from the Department of Energy that set new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. • The change could affect local energy efficiency practices and regulations for appliances. • Local consumers and businesses may experience different costs or savings related to energy use in water heating. • Questions may arise about the balance between energy conservation goals and the availability of affordable appliances. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

Related votes

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2 roll calls
Senate · 119 / 1 · Roll 207
On the Joint Resolution
Date: 4/10/2025Result: Joint Resolution Passed
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Senate · 119 / 1 · Roll 206
On the Motion to Proceed
Date: 4/9/2025Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
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