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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 42 (119th Congress)

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…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 9, 2025

Sponsor: Andrew S. Clyde (U.S. Representative, GA-9, Republican)

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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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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On the Joint Resolution

    U.S. SenateApr 30, 2025Result: Joint Resolution Passed

    (52) (46) (0) (2)

  • Vote: On the Motion to Proceed

    U.S. SenateApr 29, 2025Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

    (52) (46) (0) (2)

  • Vote: On Passage

    U.S. HouseMar 5, 2025Result: Passed

    (222) (203) (0) (7)

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Full history

  1. May 9, 2025

    Enacted

    Became Public Law No: 119-8.

    U.S. House

  2. May 9, 2025

    Enacted

    Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  3. May 9, 2025

    Signed

    Signed by President.

    President

  4. May 6, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    Presented to President.

    President

  5. May 1, 2025

    Message on Senate Action Sent to the House.

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    U.S. Senate

Show full history (13 earlier events)
  1. Apr 30, 2025

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: cr S2680-2683)

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)

    U.S. Senate

  2. Apr 30, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

    U.S. Senate

  3. Apr 29, 2025

    Measure Laid Before Senate by motion. (consideration: cr S2644)

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)

    U.S. Senate

  4. Apr 29, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)

    U.S. Senate

  5. Mar 6, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    U.S. Senate

  6. Mar 5, 2025

    Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H997-998)

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)

  7. Mar 5, 2025

    Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.J. Res. 42.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  8. Mar 5, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Mar 5, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  10. Mar 3, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    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.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  11. Feb 24, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  12. Feb 12, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  13. Feb 12, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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