H.J. Res. 20
119th Congress
House
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…
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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".
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas
White House position
Strongly supports
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Everywhere this bill has been
20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
May 9, 2025
Signed by President.
May 9, 2025
Presented to President.
Apr 10, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
Apr 10, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
Apr 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
Apr 10, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Apr 9, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
Apr 9, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
Mar 3, 2025
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
Feb 27, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
Feb 27, 2025
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.
Feb 27, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 27, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
Feb 27, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
Feb 25, 2025
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.
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Votes taken on this bill
3
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Senate · vote #207 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20 | Passed | 53–44 | See who voted → |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Senate · vote #206 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 20 | Agreed To | 52–42 | See who voted → |
| Feb 27, 2025 | House · vote #53 | On Passage | Passed | 221–198 | See who voted → |
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Latest action
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Plain-English summary
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.
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Lobbying activity
75
- WGL
- NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
- 60 PLUS ASSOCIATION
- CMS ENERGY CORP
- WGL
- NATIONAL PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION
Bodies those filers lobbied
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
- SENATE
- Energy, Dept of
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
- Treasury, Dept of
- Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Cosponsors
29
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Yakym, Rudy
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Messmer, Mark B.
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Loudermilk, Barry
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Bentz, Cliff
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Perry, Scott
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Scott, Austin
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
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Greene, Marjorie Taylor
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Gill, Brandon
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Jack, Brian
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Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
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Cline, Ben
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Rulli, Michael A.
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Schmidt, Derek
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Grothman, Glenn
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Baird, James R.
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Bergman, Jack
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Bice, Stephanie I.
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Burlison, Eric
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Collins, Mike
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Crenshaw, Dan
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Fischbach, Michelle
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Fulcher, Russ
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Hurd, Jeff
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Letlow, Julia
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Moore, Barry
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Ogles, Andrew
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Tenney, Claudia
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-20/
"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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-20/.
H.J. Res. 20, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-20/.
[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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-20/)