Passed on 2025-05-09
Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 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".
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Introduced 2025-02-12Topic: energySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis 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.
Sponsors
- Andrew S. Clyde Republican sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Senate roll 223 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 | Joint Resolution Passed | 52 | 46 |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate roll 222 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | 52 | 46 |
| 2025-03-05 | House roll 59 | On Passage | Passed | 222 | 203 |
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-09 | Became Public Law No: 119-8. | enact | |
| 2025-05-09 | Became Public Law No: 119-8. | enact | |
| 2025-05-09 | Signed by President. | ||
| 2025-05-09 | Signed by President. | enact | |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Presented to President. | sent to executive |
| 2025-05-06 | Presented to President. | sent to executive | |
| 2025-05-01 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. | |
| 2025-04-30 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. | floor pass | |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) | |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) | |
| 2025-04-29 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644) | |
| 2025-03-06 | Senate | Received in the Senate, read twice. | refer |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2025-03-05 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) | |
| 2025-03-05 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) | floor pass | |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) | |
| 2025-03-05 | 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. | |
| 2025-03-05 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | |
| 2025-03-05 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. | |
| 2025-03-05 | 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. | |
| 2025-03-05 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) | |
| 2025-03-03 | 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. | |
| 2025-02-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2025-02-12 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-02-12 | Introduced in House | introduce |