119th Congress
H.J.Res. 42
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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Andrew S. Clyde(R-GA)
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Received in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (6)
Added later (6)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY) · Feb 24, 2025
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS) · Feb 24, 2025
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL) · Feb 24, 2025
- L000578 · Mar 3, 2025
- Laurel M. Lee (R-FL) · Mar 3, 2025
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL) · Mar 3, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version
This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a rule titled the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment and published by the Department of Energy (DOE) on October 9, 2024. Under the rule, DOE modified its regulations on the energy efficiency of certain types of consumer products (e.g., washing machines and dishwashers) and industrial equipment (e.g., computer room air conditioners). DOE modified certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for these products and equipment to (1) align reporting requirements with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures, and (2) provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 Senate #223 | H.J.Res. 42 | Joint Resolution Passed | Set your home to see |
| Apr 29, 2025 Senate #222 | Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 42 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Set your home to see |
| Mar 5, 2025 House #59 | On Passage: Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment” | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- May 9, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-8. - May 9, 2025
Signed by President. - May 6, 2025 · House
Presented to President. - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. - Apr 30, 2025 · Senate
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) - Apr 29, 2025 · Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644) - Mar 6, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate, read twice. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) - Mar 5, 2025 · House
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11. - Mar 5, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) - Mar 3, 2025 · House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 177 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11. - Feb 12, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House