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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".

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Voting closed
Congressional votes House Passed 221–198 Feb 27 Senate Passed 53–44 Apr 10 Senate Passed 52–42 Apr 10
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Summary

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove and nullify a Department of Energy rule that established energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters (also known as tankless water heaters). The rule, published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024, set efficiency requirements for these appliances as part of the Department of Energy's broader energy conservation program. By passing this resolution, Congress is exercising its authority to overturn federal agency regulations. If enacted, the Department of Energy rule would have no legal force or effect, meaning the new energy efficiency standards for gas-fired tankless water heaters would not take effect. The resolution does not propose alternative standards; it simply blocks the Department of Energy's rule from being implemented.

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Components

Regulatory or legal changes

Disapproval of DOE Water Heater Efficiency Standards

  • Nullifies Department of Energy rule 89 Fed. Reg. 105188 published December 26, 2024
  • Blocks energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters
  • Uses Congressional Review Act authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code
Population: Manufacturers and consumers of gas-fired tankless water heaters There are currently no CBO cost estimates for this bill and will be added when available.
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Regulatory or legal changes

Disapproval of DOE Water Heater Efficiency Standards

Nullifies Department of Energy rule 89 Fed. Reg. 105188 published December 26, 2024 Blocks energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters Uses Congressional Review Act authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code

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HJRES 20 — as written

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