US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HJR15

Introduced
1/9/25  

Caption

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment, which was submitted by the Department of Energy on October 6, 2023. The rule adopts more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial water heating equipment under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act in order to achieve more energy savings.

Impact

If passed, HJR15 would invalidate the DOE's existing rules that mandate certain energy conservation standards for commercial water heaters, which could affect manufacturers and suppliers of heating equipment. By revoking these standards, the resolution seeks to alleviate regulatory pressures on businesses but may come at the cost of reducing energy efficiency initiatives aimed at conserving resources. The bill reflects broader discussions in Congress regarding the extent to which federal agencies should impose regulations impacting specific sectors of the economy.

Summary

HJR15 is a congressional joint resolution aimed at disapproving a final rule from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding energy conservation standards specifically for commercial water heating equipment. This resolution reveals the legislative intent to challenge and nullify regulations that the Congress perceives as unnecessary or excessively burdensome for businesses operating in this sector. The bill emphasizes a balance between environmental sustainability and the operational realities faced by industries reliant on commercial water heating systems.

Contention

Debates surrounding HJR15 may center around the implications of rolling back energy conservation standards. Proponents of the bill might argue that such disapproval will enable businesses to operate with fewer restrictions, potentially leading to economic benefits. Conversely, opponents could contend that rolling back these standards undermines national energy conservation efforts and negatively impacts long-term environmental goals. The discourse is likely to underscore a division between economic growth advocates and environmental stewardship proponents within Congress.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-15

Policy_area

Energy

Introduced_date

2025-01-09

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US SJR4

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.

US HJR20

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".

US HJR24

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 Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

US HJR75

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

US SJR44

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 Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

US SJR50

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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

US HJR42

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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

US HR242

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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 Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.

US SB406

Establishing utility energy conservation efficiency standards

US HB3381

SCH CD-ENERGY CONSERVATION

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