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Version 55 · Passed Senate · May 21, 2024
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces and published on December 18, 2023. The rule adopted amended energy conservation standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act for consumer furnaces, specifically non-weatherized gas furnaces and mobile home gas furnaces.
People & committees
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R–TX
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Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 176. (text: CR S3800)
Senate roll call 176 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 176. (text: CR S3800)
Senate roll call 176 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3800)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 399.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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