Congress Saves Gas-Powered Tankless Water Heaters

Today, the U.S. Senate voted 53-44 in favor of H.J. Res 20, a Joint Disapproval Resolution introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) under the Congressional Review Act that would nullify a December 26, 2024 rulemaking regarding tankless, gas-fired water heaters. If not repealed, the rule would have removed roughly forty percent of the existing market for non-condensing tankless water heaters and forced consumers to pay up to $450 for alternatives. This resolution passed the U.S. House of Representatives in early March, with 221 members voting to roll back the regulation. The bill now proceeds to the White House for the President’s signature, which NPGA expects he will sign without delay.

NPGA has worked tirelessly on Capitol Hill to achieve this result.  We would like to thank Sen. Cruz and Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) for their leadership on this bill, which will protect American manufacturing jobs and lower costs for American families and businesses.