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H.J.Res. 20 (119th)

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".

Original

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Introduced

15 January 2025

Last action

9 May 2025 · Floor

Status

Became Public Law No: 119-6.

Sponsors

Gary Palmer, Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7], Julia Letlow, Mike Collins, Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Stephanie Bice, Barry Moore, Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Jack Bergman, Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7], Jeff Hurd, James Baird, Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Brian Jack, Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26], Marjorie Greene, Nicholas Langworthy, Scott Perry, Cliff Bentz, Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Barry Loudermilk, Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

7 August 2026

Energy

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Summary

This joint resolution 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.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 2025

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2025

    Reported

    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.

    Source: Floor

  5. 27 February 2025

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 February 2025

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 February 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 February 2025

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 February 2025

    Floor

    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.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 February 2025

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 March 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 9 April 2025

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.

    Source: Floor

  13. 10 April 2025

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)

    Source: Floor

  14. 10 April 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 May 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 9 May 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-6.

    Source: President

  17. 9 May 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  18. 9 May 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  19. 9 May 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

Votes

27 February 2025 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 221 · No 198 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

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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". — United States — PoliticalRepo