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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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 4/10/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
- Democratic2 Yea · 43 Nay · 0 Not voting
- Republican51 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Not voting
- Independent / Other0 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 2/27/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
- Democratic11 Yea · 198 Nay · 0 Present · 6 Not voting
- Republican210 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Present · 6 Not voting
- Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Present · 0 Not voting
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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.
Status
1/15/25Introduced in House
1/15/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2/25/25Rules 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.
2/27/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
2/27/25Rule 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.
2/27/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
2/27/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2/27/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
2/27/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
2/27/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/3/25Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
4/9/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
4/9/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
4/10/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
4/10/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
4/10/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
4/10/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/9/25Presented to President.
5/9/25Signed by President.
5/9/25Became Public Law No: 119-6.