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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 15· House(119-HJRES-15)

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 Water Heating Equipment".

Rep. Messmer
Age: 64 years
Indiana
Introduced
1/9/2025
Last activity
1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Mark Messmer
Cosponsors
None
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives. It aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy. The rule in question relates to the "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Water Heating Equipment." If passed, the resolution would state that the rule has no force or effect.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+1

    Commercial water heating equipment users may benefit from the reversal of new energy standards.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+1

    The reversal of energy standards may reduce compliance costs for commercial water heating businesses.

The opposite

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-2

    By nullifying energy conservation standards, the bill may hinder progress in reducing carbon emissions through commercial equipment.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2

    The disapproval of energy standards may weaken environmental protections related to energy efficiency.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-1

    The bill reduces federal regulatory power by nullifying a Department of Energy rule.