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H.J.Res. 42 House Energy

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
Feb 12, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. (R-GA-9)
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BECAME LAW MAY 9, 2025

Became Law on May 9, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 12, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Feb 12, 2025
  3. 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. Mar 3, 2025
  4. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) Mar 5, 2025
  5. 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
  6. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. Mar 5, 2025
  7. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Mar 5, 2025
  8. 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
  9. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) Mar 5, 2025
  10. House Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) Mar 5, 2025
  11. House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) Mar 5, 2025
  12. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Mar 5, 2025
  13. House
    On Passage Mar 5, 2025
    Agreed Yea 222 Nay 203 Roll Call
  14. Senate Received in the Senate, read twice. Mar 6, 2025
  15. Senate Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644) Apr 29, 2025
  16. Senate Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) Apr 29, 2025
  17. Senate Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) Apr 30, 2025
  18. House Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. Apr 30, 2025
  19. Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. Apr 30, 2025
  20. Senate
    On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 Apr 30, 2025
    Agreed Yea 52 Nay 46 Roll Call
  21. Senate
    On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 Apr 30, 2025
    Agreed Yea 52 Nay 46 Roll Call
  22. Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. May 1, 2025
  23. House
    Presented to President. May 6, 2025
  24. House
    Signed by President. May 9, 2025
  25. House Latest action
    Became Public Law No: 119-8. May 9, 2025

Cosponsors

6

Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyIndustrial policy and productivityLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingPerformance measurement

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    • Referred To , Feb 12, 2025

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. 

Summary as of: Public Law

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