H.J. Res. 20, Public Law 119-6

The Department of Energy rule has no legal force and cannot take effect or be enforced.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the Department of Energy rule published on December 26, 2024.
• Blocks the rule’s energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.

Who it affects ​

• Manufacturers and sellers of consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
• Consumers who use or purchase these water heaters.

Context ​

The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.

Breakdown ​

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”. ​

This joint resolution overturns a Department of Energy rule setting energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The rule has no legal force or effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
• The disapproved rule was published on December 26, 2024.
• The rule cannot take effect or be enforced.
• The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.