H.J.Res. 20 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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".
H.J.Res. 20 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2025, sponsored by Gary J. Palmer with 29 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-6
- Groups that lobbied
- 10
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary J. Palmer (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 27, 2025
- Passed the SenateApr 10, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMay 9, 2025
- Became lawMay 9, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-6. (May 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 10, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed53–44 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Apr 9, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–42 - On Passage
House · Feb 27, 2025 · Passed221–198
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Feb 27, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 9, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 10, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
10 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.S.A.
- Southern Company
- Washington Gas Light Company
- Cms Energy Corp
- National Propane Gas Association
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration Institute
- Sierra Club
- Air Conditioning, Heating And Refrigeration Institute (Ahri)
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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