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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters".

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 91

Bill 118 hjres 91 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding the Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question pertains to the testing procedures used to determine the energy efficiency of consumer water heaters and residential-duty commercial water heaters. The Department of Energy's proposed rule likely includes specific guidelines and requirements for how these products are tested to ensure they meet certain energy efficiency standards.

If Bill 118 hjres 91 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the Department of Energy's rule, effectively preventing it from being implemented. This could have implications for the energy efficiency standards that consumer water heaters and residential-duty commercial water heaters are required to meet, as well as the testing procedures used to assess their efficiency. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 91 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses the regulation of energy efficiency standards for water heaters in the United States. It is important for Congress to carefully consider the potential impacts of disapproving the Department of Energy's rule and weigh the benefits and drawbacks of such a decision.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 91

Bill HJRES 91 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill HJRES 91 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023.  Bill HJRES 91's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of September 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 91

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 91

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 91

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters".

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