What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 161.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-25.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres161/BILLS-119hres161eh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2025/roll047.xml

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H781)

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 161

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Congressional Debate on Energy Standards and Government Budget

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Potential changes to energy efficiency rules for water heaters, which could affect the cost of new appliances and energy bills. Discussion on emission charges for oil and gas companies, potentially impacting fuel and natural gas prices. Establishment of the government budget for the coming years, determining spending on public services, infrastructure, and potentially tax levels.

This document sets the rules for debate in the House of Representatives on three key issues: changes to energy efficiency standards for water heaters, waste emission charges for the oil and gas industry, and the government budget for 2025-2034. Citizens should follow these debates as they may impact household energy costs, fuel prices, and the overall state of public finances, directly affecting public services and taxes.

Key points

Potential changes to energy efficiency rules for water heaters, which could affect the cost of new appliances and energy bills.

Discussion on emission charges for oil and gas companies, potentially impacting fuel and natural gas prices.

Establishment of the government budget for the coming years, determining spending on public services, infrastructure, and potentially tax levels.

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VOTING RESULTS

2025-02-25

For 217

Against 211

Abstain 0

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Status:

Adopted

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Additional Information

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.

Print number: HRES 161

Sponsor: Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Process start date: 2025-02-25

Voting date: 2025-02-25

Meeting no: 1

Voting no: 47

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