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 Furnaces".

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Summary of Bill SJRES 58

Bill 118 SJRes 58 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, and is part of the Energy Conservation Program.

The resolution seeks to overturn the rule through a process known as congressional disapproval. This process allows Congress to reject regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question pertains to energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces, which are important for reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental sustainability.

If the resolution is passed, it would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Department of Energy. This could have significant implications for the energy efficiency of consumer furnaces and the overall impact on energy conservation efforts in the United States. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 58 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses important issues related to energy conservation and consumer furnaces. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides on this resolution and what impact it may have on energy policy moving forward.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 58

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces and published on December 18, 2023. The rule adopted amended energy conservation standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for consumer furnaces, specifically non-weatherized gas furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces. 

Current Status of Bill SJRES 58

Bill SJRES 58 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill SJRES 58 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2024.  Bill SJRES 58's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of May 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 58

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
72
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
72
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 58

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Energy efficiency and conservationOil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 58

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 Furnaces".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 Furnaces".
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