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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 15

119th Congress

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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

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Introduced:Jan 9, 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment like the water heaters used in businesses, hotels, and restaurants. If passed, the rule published in October 2023 would be canceled and would have no legal effect.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/9/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".

This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment like the water heaters used in businesses, hotels, and restaurants. If passed, the rule published in October 2023 woul

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This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment like the water heaters used in businesses, hotels, and restaurants. If passed, the rule published in October 2023 would be canceled and would have no legal effect.

Bill Number: 15
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".
Bill Number: 15
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/9/2025
Summary: This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment like the water heaters used in businesses, hotels, and restaurants. If passed, the rule published in October 2023 would be canceled and would have no legal ef

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution would overturn a Department of Energy rule that sets energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment like the water heaters used in businesses, hotels, and restaurants. If passed, the rule published in October 2023 would be canceled and would have no legal effect.

Last updated: 2/28/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn recently issued federal regulations.
It targets a Department of Energy rule from October 2023 that established energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment.
If this resolution passes both the House and Senate and is signed into law, the energy efficiency standards for commercial water heaters would be nullified.
The resolution was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.
Commercial water heating equipment includes the large-scale water heaters used by businesses, institutions, and multi-family buildings rather than residential homes.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily affect businesses and institutions that purchase commercial water heating equipment, as well as manufacturers of such equipment. If the resolution passes, the energy efficiency standards that would have applied to new commercial water heaters would not take effect, potentially affecting equipment costs, energy consumption, and utility bills for commercial users. The Department of Energy would be prevented from enforcing these particular standards.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

15, 119th Congress (2025). "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 Commercial Water Heating Equipment".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-15

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