HJRES15Referred to Committee
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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-01-09
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HJRES
ⓘType
Sponsor
Mark B. Messmer
Republican · IN · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (541 recorded votes)
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Plain-English Summary
Congress is considering blocking a Department of Energy rule that would require commercial water heaters to meet stricter energy efficiency standards. If approved, this would prevent the new efficiency requirements from taking effect, allowing manufacturers and businesses to continue using less efficient water heating equipment without meeting the tougher standards. The proposal is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 15 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 15 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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2025 Mr. Messmer submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ 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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment''. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment'' (88 Fed. Reg. 69686 (October 6, 2023)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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