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H.R. 8205 · HOUSE4d
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-138.
H.R. 1744 · HOUSE4d
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-137.
H.R. 952 · HOUSE2w
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Became Public Law No: 119-135.
H.R. 7022 · HOUSE2w
Mystic Alerts Act
Became Public Law No: 119-136.
H.R. 1721 · HOUSE2w
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Became Public Law No: 119-127.
H.R. 4467 · HOUSE2w
Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act
Became Public Law No: 119-132.
H.R. 837 · HOUSE2w
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona.
Became Public Law No: 119-126.
H.R. 7831 · HOUSE2w
License to Drill Act
Became Public Law No: 119-134.
H.R. 227 · HOUSE2w
Clergy Act
Became Public Law No: 119-125.
H.R. 6380 · HOUSE2w
Chiricahua National Park Act
Became Public Law No: 119-133.
H.R. 2388 · HOUSE2w
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Became Public Law No: 119-128.
H.R. 2481 · HOUSE2w
Romance Scam Prevention Act
Became Public Law No: 119-129.
H.R. 4307 · HOUSE2w
Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act
Became Public Law No: 119-131.
H.R. 3620 · HOUSE2w
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-130.
S. 2403 · SENATE3w
Retire through Ownership Act
Became Public Law No: 119-124.
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119th Congress · H.J.Res. 20 · Final

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 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.

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SubjectsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationLighting, heating, coolingOil and gas
Sponsor
Gary J. Palmer, R-AL-6
6 terms · @USRepGaryPalmer
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170 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0106 · 202-225-4921
Cosponsors (29)
  • Eric W. Burlison, R-MO-7Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepEricBurlison
  • Julia Letlow, R-LA-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepJuliaLetlow
  • Mike A. Collins Jr., R-GA-10Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMikeCollins
  • Randy K. Weber Sr., R-TX-14Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 7 terms · @TXRandy14
  • Stephanie I. Bice, R-OK-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBice
  • Barry Moore, R-AL-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore
  • Andrew Ogles IV, R-TN-5Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 2 terms · @repogles
  • Claudia Tenney, R-NY-24Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepTenney
  • Russ Fulcher, R-ID-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepRussFulcher
  • Jack Bergman, R-MI-1Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 5 terms · @RepJackBergman
  • Dan Crenshaw, R-TX-2Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepDanCrenshaw
  • Michelle L. Fischbach, R-MN-7Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepFischbach
  • Jeff S. Hurd, R-CO-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd
  • James R. Baird, R-IN-4Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird
  • Glenn Grothman, R-WI-6
    Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepGrothman
  • Derek L. Schmidt, R-KS-2
    Co-sponsored Feb 5, 2025 · 1 term · @repderekschmidt
  • Ben Cline, R-VA-6
    Co-sponsored Feb 7, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepBenCline
  • Michael A. Rulli, R-OH-6
    Co-sponsored Feb 7, 2025 · 2 terms
  • Earl L. Carter, R-GA-1
    Co-sponsored Feb 7, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepBuddyCarter
  • Brian T. Jack, R-GA-3
    Co-sponsored Feb 10, 2025 · 1 term · @RepBrianJack
  • Brandon G. Gill, R-TX-26
    Co-sponsored Feb 10, 2025 · 1 term · @repbrandongill
  • Marjorie T. Greene, R-GA-14
    Co-sponsored Feb 12, 2025 · 3 terms
  • Nicholas A. Langworthy, R-NY-23
    Co-sponsored Feb 13, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLangworthy
  • Scott Perry, R-PA-10
    Co-sponsored Feb 18, 2025 · 7 terms · @RepScottPerry
  • Cliff S. Bentz, R-OR-2
    Co-sponsored Feb 18, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBentz
  • Austin Scott, R-GA-8
    Co-sponsored Feb 18, 2025 · 8 terms · @AustinScottGA08
  • Barry Loudermilk, R-GA-11
    Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepLoudermilk
  • Mark B. Messmer, R-IN-8
    Co-sponsored Feb 24, 2025 · 1 term
  • Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2
    Co-sponsored Feb 25, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepRudyYakym
Committees (1)
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 15, 2025
Actions (24)
  1. May 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-6.
  2. May 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-6.
  3. May 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  4. May 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  5. May 9, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  6. May 9, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  7. Apr 10, 2025 · via Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. Apr 10, 2025 · via Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
  9. Apr 10, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
  10. Apr 10, 2025 · via Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
  11. Apr 9, 2025 · via Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
  12. Apr 9, 2025 · via Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
  13. Mar 3, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
  14. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
  16. Feb 27, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
  17. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
  19. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.
  20. Feb 27, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
  21. Feb 25, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours.
  22. Jan 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  23. Jan 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  24. Jan 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Policy areaEnergy
RelatedS.J.Res. 4 · H.Res. 161
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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PALMER:H.J. Res. 20.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H187]
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