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H.J.Res. 20 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-6

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".

The law is a single resolving clause, the same as when it was introduced.

Signed May 9, 2025 · Introduced January 15, 2025 in the House

Sponsor: Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6) · 29 cosponsors (29 R)

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Official title

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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

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.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedJan 15
  2. Committee—
  3. House—
  4. SenateApr 10
  5. SignedMay 9

As introduced: 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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (25)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Rep. James Baird (R-IN), Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK)

  3. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  6. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)

  7. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA)

  10. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA)

  11. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

  12. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)

  13. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

  14. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN)

  15. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

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

  17. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

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

  19. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    1 section, no changes

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

  21. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.

  22. Became Public Law No: 119-6.

  23. Signed by President.

  24. HousePresented to President.

  25. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

Show every recorded step (32)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL)

  2. Original cosponsors

    Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI), Rep. James Baird (R-IN), Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO), Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK)

  3. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  6. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI)

  7. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS)

  8. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA), Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH)

  9. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA)

  10. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA)

  11. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)

  12. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA), Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)

  13. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

  14. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN)

  15. Cosponsor joined

    Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

  16. HouseRules 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.

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

  18. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  19. HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.

  20. HouseRule 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.

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

  22. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

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

  24. Text: Placed on Calendar Senate

    1 section, no changes

  25. SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)

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

  27. SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.

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

  29. Became Public Law No: 119-6.

  30. Signed by President.

  31. HousePresented to President.

  32. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 29 cosponsors.

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  1. TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy…

Sponsor and cosponsors

Show all 30 members, by last name

Sponsor: Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)

  • Rep. James Baird (R-IN-4)
  • Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR-2)
  • Rep. Jack Bergman (R-MI-1)
  • Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)
  • Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO-7)
  • Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)
  • Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA-6)
  • Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA-10)
  • Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)
  • Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7)
  • Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1)
  • Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)
  • Rep. Marjorie Greene (R-GA-14)
  • Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)
  • Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-3)
  • Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA-3)
  • Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY-23)
  • Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA-5)
  • Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11)
  • Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)
  • Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL-1)
  • Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN-5)
  • Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA-10)
  • Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)
  • Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)
  • Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA-8)
  • Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
  • Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14)
  • Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN-2)
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