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".

H.J.Res. 20 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

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30 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 30 (Bill Ranking)

Sponsor	Rep. Palmer, Gary J. (R-AL) (Introduced 01/15/2025)
Sponsor Voting Record	Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.67 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support	LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 30 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once
Committees	House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action	05/09/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Roll Call Votes	3
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Public Law: Public Law 119-6

IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (2)

Public Law (05/09/2025)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HJ 20 EH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 20

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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. 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. Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HJ 20 ENR: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. J. RES. 20

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. 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. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HJ 20 IH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 20IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 15, 2025Mr. Palmer (for himself, Mr. Burlison, Ms. Letlow, Mr. Collins, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Ogles, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Fulcher, Mr. Bergman, Mr. Crenshaw, Mrs. Fischbach, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, and Mr. Baird) submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.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.

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

119 HJ 20 PCS: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIACalendar No. 17119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 20IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 3, 2025Received; read twice and placed on the calendarJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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.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.Passed the House of Representatives February 27, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.March 3, 2025Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

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All Actions (24)

Date	Chamber	All Actions
01/15/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
01/15/2025	Library of Congress	Introduced in House
01/15/2025	House floor actions	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/25/2025	House floor actions	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.
02/27/2025	House floor actions	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
02/27/2025	House floor actions	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.
02/27/2025	House floor actions	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
02/27/2025	House floor actions	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
02/27/2025	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
02/27/2025	House floor actions	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
02/27/2025	House floor actions	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/03/2025	Senate	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
04/09/2025	Senate	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
04/09/2025	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
04/10/2025	Senate	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
04/10/2025	Library of Congress	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
04/10/2025	Senate	Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
04/10/2025	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
05/09/2025	Library of Congress	Presented to President.
05/09/2025	House floor actions	Presented to President.
05/09/2025	Library of Congress	Signed by President.
05/09/2025	Library of Congress	Signed by President.
05/09/2025	Library of Congress	Became Public Law No: 119-6.
05/09/2025	Library of Congress	Became Public Law No: 119-6.

Titles (3)

Title Type	Title
Display 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 Title 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".
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text	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".

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (29)

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]* — 01/15/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]* — 01/15/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] — 01/28/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] — 02/05/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] — 02/07/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] — 02/07/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] — 02/07/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] — 02/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Jack, Brian [R-GA-3] — 02/10/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] — 02/12/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] — 02/13/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] — 02/18/2025 — Lean right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] — 02/18/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] — 02/18/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] — 02/21/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] — 02/24/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] — 02/25/2025 — Right (Sponsor Ranking)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (1)

Committee	Activity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee	01/15/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

S.J.Res. 4 — A 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". (Identical bill; Public law contains the text)
H.Res. 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. (Related bill; Procedurally related)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Energy

Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Lighting, heating, cooling
Oil and gas

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