H.J.Res. 20

119th Congress

Enacted

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".

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL· Introduced 15 January 2025

29

Cosponsors

24

Actions

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Amendments

1

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Latest action

Became Public Law No: 119-6.

9 May 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 5 June 2026

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.

Timeline

24 actions

  1. Signed by President.

    9 May 2025 · BecameLaw

  2. Signed by President.

    9 May 2025 · President

  3. Became Public Law No: 119-6.

    9 May 2025 · President

  4. Presented to President.

    9 May 2025 · Floor

  5. Presented to President.

    9 May 2025 · President

  6. Became Public Law No: 119-6.

    9 May 2025 · BecameLaw

  7. Considered by Senate.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  8. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  9. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  10. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.

    10 April 2025 · Floor

  11. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)

    9 April 2025 · Floor

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

    9 April 2025 · Floor

  13. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.

    3 March 2025 · Calendars

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

    27 February 2025 · Floor

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

    27 February 2025 · Floor

  16. 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.

    27 February 2025 · Floor

  17. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    27 February 2025 · Floor

  18. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)

    27 February 2025 · Floor

  19. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    27 February 2025 · Floor

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

    27 February 2025 · Floor

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Sponsorship

29 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL

Cosponsors

  • Republican29100%

Classification

Policy area

Energy

Legislative subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas

Committees

1

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To15 Jan 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 14 on 15 January 2025 to 29 on 25 February 2025.

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