H.Res.161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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H.Res.161
| Bill | H.Res.161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. |
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| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 216 / Nay 210 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 0 | 210 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 161 (119th Congress)
HRES 161 is a resolution that outlines procedures for the consideration of three significant legislative actions in the U.S. Congress. It specifically addresses the following:
Joint Resolution H.J. Res. 20: This resolution seeks congressional disapproval of a rule from the Department of Energy (DOE) concerning energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. The rule aims to establish efficiency standards that could impact manufacturers and consumers by potentially raising the cost of compliance and altering market dynamics for water heater products.
Joint Resolution H.J. Res. 35: This resolution targets a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a waste emissions charge for petroleum and natural gas systems. It outlines procedures for compliance, including provisions for netting and exemptions. The rule is designed to regulate emissions from the oil and gas sector, impacting operators and potentially affecting environmental standards and public health.
Concurrent Resolution H. Con. Res. 14: This resolution establishes the congressional budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. It provides a framework for federal spending and revenue collection, influencing various government programs and services across multiple sectors.
The resolution facilitates a structured debate and voting process on these measures, allowing Congress to express its stance on regulatory actions by the DOE and EPA while also setting fiscal priorities for the upcoming years.
The latest action on HRES 161 was the laying on the table of a motion to reconsider, which was agreed to without objection, indicating that the resolution’s provisions were accepted and will proceed without further debate. This resolution affects a wide range of stakeholders, including energy consumers, environmental advocates, and government agencies responsible for implementing these regulations.
Yea (216)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (210)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
