Us Congress House Bill HJR91

Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/21/23
• Refer: 9/21/23
• Refer: 9/22/23

Caption

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters".

Impact

If enacted, HJR91 would prevent the specified rule from taking effect, which could have implications for manufacturers and consumers of water heaters. The resolution signifies Congress's intention to exercise its authority to disapprove executive rules that are seen as overly burdensome or unnecessary. This disapproval could lead to a return to previous testing methods or standards, thereby affecting how manufacturers design and market their products.

Summary

HJR91 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that seeks to disapprove a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding the Energy Conservation Program. Specifically, the resolution targets the test procedures for consumer water heaters and residential-duty commercial water heaters that were published in the Federal Register. The resolution reflects a legislative move to halt the enforcement of these newly proposed testing procedures.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HJR91 may involve contention over the balance of power between federal regulatory authority and congressional oversight, particularly in the context of environmental regulations. Proponents of the resolution might argue that the existing rules impose excessive limitations on commercial practices or that they fail to effectively address consumer needs. Conversely, opponents could argue that such actions undermine important energy-saving measures that aim to promote efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.