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".
Became lawThis 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.
May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-6.
Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
This joint resolution disapproves a specific rule by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, effectively nullifying it. The resolution is straightforward, focusing solely on the disapproval of the rule without additional provisions or financial implications.