S.J. Res. 4 · On the floor · Energy

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".

Sponsor: Ted Cruz (R-TX)

What it does

• Nullifies the Department of Energy rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters, submitted December 26, 2024.
• Targets amended energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
• Reverses standards DOE set to achieve the maximum energy efficiency improvement it found technologically feasible and economically justified.

Official 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.

Latest action

Feb 12, 2025: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources