H.J.Res. 20
Became lawProviding 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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Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 6] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 49]] Public Law 119-6 119th Congress 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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters''. <<NOTE: May 9, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 20]>> Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas- fired Instantaneous Water Heaters'' (89 Fed. Reg. 105188 (December 26, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved May 9, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 20 (S.J. Res. 4): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Feb. 27, considered and passed House. Apr. 9, 10, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025): May 9, Presidential remarks. <all>
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In plain terms
This bill disapproves a rule from the Department of Energy that set energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. By passing this resolution, Congress is stating that the rule will not be enforced. This affects manufacturers and consumers of these water heaters by removing the standards that would have applied to them.
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Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to 'Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters' and such rule shall have no force or effect.
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