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 Water Heaters".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 173 (HJRES 173) from the 118th Congress is a legislative measure aimed at disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) concerning energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters. The resolution seeks to use the Congressional Review Act (chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) to nullify the DOE's rule on energy efficiency standards. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and is currently marked as failed or expired. No official summary or full text of the bill is publicly available, limiting detailed analysis of its specific provisions.
HJRES 173 is a congressional disapproval resolution targeting DOE energy conservation standards for water heaters, which was introduced but did not progress beyond committee referral and is now expired.
- The bill seeks to disapprove a DOE rule on energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters under the Congressional Review Act.
- It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 2, 2024.
- The bill did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['Manufacturers and sellers of consumer water heaters who may be affected by DOE energy efficiency standards.', 'Consumers potentially impacted by changes in water heater energy conservation requirements.', 'The Department of Energy, as the agency whose rule is subject to disapproval.']
['Lack of publicly available full bill text limits understanding of specific provisions and their implications.', 'Disapproval of energy conservation standards could affect regulatory consistency and long-term energy policy goals.', 'Implementation challenges may arise if the DOE rule is nullified, including potential impacts on industry compliance and consumer energy costs.']
This resolution is part of the Congressional Review Act process, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the relevant committee but did not proceed further. The DOE's rule on energy conservation standards for consumer water heaters is the regulatory action targeted by this resolution. The bill's failure to advance suggests limited legislative support or prioritization during the 118th Congress.
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['If enacted, the bill could delay or prevent implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for consumer water heaters, potentially affecting energy consumption patterns.', 'The disapproval could influence future regulatory actions by the DOE or other agencies by setting a precedent for congressional intervention.', 'Manufacturers might face uncertainty regarding compliance requirements, impacting production planning and innovation.']
The bill's lack of publicly available full text and official summary restricts comprehensive transparency and oversight. Monitoring the use of the Congressional Review Act in this context is important to understand congressional influence over federal energy regulations. The bill's failure to advance limits immediate impact but highlights ongoing legislative scrutiny of DOE energy standards.
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