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 Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 217 / Nay 211 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 217 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 161 (119th Congress)
HRES 161 is a resolution that outlines the procedures for considering three significant legislative actions in the U.S. Congress. The resolution specifically addresses the congressional disapproval of two regulatory rules and establishes the congressional budget for fiscal year 2025.
Disapproval of Department of Energy Rule (H.J. Res. 20): This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Department of Energy concerning “Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters.” The rule aims to set efficiency standards for these water heaters, impacting manufacturers and consumers by potentially increasing compliance costs and altering market dynamics.
Disapproval of Environmental Protection Agency Rule (H.J. Res. 35): This resolution targets a rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems.” The rule provides procedures for compliance with emissions regulations, including provisions for netting and exemptions. Disapproval could affect regulatory oversight and compliance costs for the oil and gas industry.
Establishment of Congressional Budget (H. Con. Res. 14): The concurrent resolution sets forth the congressional budget for the U.S. government for fiscal year 2025 and outlines budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. This establishes fiscal priorities and spending limits, impacting federal agencies and programs across various sectors.
Funding and Authorities: The resolution does not allocate funding directly but influences budgetary decisions and regulatory frameworks that may affect funding levels for energy and environmental programs.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The actions primarily affect manufacturers of gas-fired water heaters, the petroleum and natural gas sectors, and federal agencies involved in energy conservation and environmental protection.
Key Timelines: The latest action on HRES 161 was the motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a streamlined process for advancing the resolutions.
Yea (217)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (211)
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
