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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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Summary of Bill HRES 161
Bill 119 H.Res. 161 is a legislative package that addresses multiple issues related to energy conservation and budgetary matters. The bill provides for the consideration of three joint resolutions: H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35, and H. Con. Res. 14.
H.J. Res. 20 focuses on congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. This resolution aims to challenge the rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
H.J. Res. 35 pertains to congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution seeks to address compliance procedures, including netting and exemptions, outlined in the rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Lastly, H. Con. Res. 14 establishes the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This concurrent resolution outlines the financial framework for the government's operations and expenditures over the specified period. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 161 encompasses a range of legislative measures related to energy conservation, environmental regulations, and budget planning, highlighting the diverse policy issues being addressed by Congress.
H.J. Res. 20 focuses on congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. This resolution aims to challenge the rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.
H.J. Res. 35 pertains to congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency concerning waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution seeks to address compliance procedures, including netting and exemptions, outlined in the rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. Lastly, H. Con. Res. 14 establishes the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and sets forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This concurrent resolution outlines the financial framework for the government's operations and expenditures over the specified period. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 161 encompasses a range of legislative measures related to energy conservation, environmental regulations, and budget planning, highlighting the diverse policy issues being addressed by Congress.
Congressional Summary of HRES 161
This resolution provides for the consideration of three measures.
Specifically, it provides for the consideration of H.J. Res. 20, nullifying 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. 35, nullifying the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions; and H. Con. Res. 14, establishing the congressional budget for FY2025 and setting forth budgetary levels for FY2026 through FY2034.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 161
Bill HRES 161 is currently in the status of Passed in House since February 25, 2025. Bill HRES 161 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HRES 161's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 161
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0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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