Senate Joint Resolution
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".
Primary Sponsor
Ted Cruz
Senator
Cosponsors
14
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This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The DOE rule, submitted December 26, 2024, established amended efficiency standards that DOE determined were technologically feasible and economically justified. If passed, the resolution would void the rule and prevent DOE from issuing substantially similar standards.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
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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".
This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The DOE rule, submitted December 26, 2024, established amended efficiency standards that
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This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The DOE rule, submitted December 26, 2024, established amended efficiency standards that DOE determined were technologically feasible and economically justified. If passed, the resolution would void the rule and prevent DOE from issuing substantially similar standards.
- Bill Number
- 4
- Sponsor
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Status
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
- Policy Area
- Energy
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- 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".
- Bill Number
- 4
- Sponsor
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)
- Status
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Summary
- This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The DOE rule, submitted December 26, 2024, established amended efficiency standards that DOE determined were technologically feas
Data from Congress.gov
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