H. Res. 161 · Passed House · Congress

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule s

Sponsor: Erin Houchin (R-IN)

What it does

• Sets the House floor rule for considering three measures.
• Provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, nullifying the Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
• Provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35, nullifying the EPA rule on the waste emissions charge for petroleum and natural gas systems, including netting and exemptions.
• Provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025 and budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Official summary

This resolution provides for the consideration of three measures. Specifically, it provides for the consideration of H.J. Res. 20, nullifying the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters ; H.J. Res. 35, nullifying the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions ; and H.Con.Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for FY2025 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2026 through FY2034.

Latest action

Feb 25, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Rules