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HJRES218FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

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Proposed Resolution to Overturn DOE Commercial Water Heater Standards

Original title: HJRES 218: Congress Considers Disapproving DOE Water Heating Rule

November 12, 2024

Energy Policy Federal Regulations Commercial Equipment Congressional Review Act

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution directly impacts commercial property owners and manufacturers of water heating equipment by attempting to block federal efficiency mandates that would otherwise dictate the design and energy performance of commercial water heaters.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Commercial property owners

These entities are affected by the potential removal of federal energy efficiency requirements for water heating equipment installed in their buildings.

Water heating equipment manufacturers

These businesses are affected by the potential nullification of federal design and efficiency standards for their products.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution seeks to nullify a Department of Energy (DOE) rule that sets new energy efficiency standards for commercial water heating equipment. If passed, the rule would be invalidated and prevented from taking effect.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if this resolution passes?

The Department of Energy's rule regarding commercial water heating equipment would be invalidated and would not be allowed to take effect.

What is the basis for this resolution?

It is introduced under the (Chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), which allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules.

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Use of Congressional Review Act

The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act to bypass standard rulemaking processes to invalidate an existing agency regulation.

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