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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…

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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".

Introduced: February 24, 2025 Introduced by: Clyde, Andrew S. Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
May 9, 2025
Signed by President.
May 6, 2025
Presented to President.
May 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
Apr 30, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
Apr 30, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
Apr 29, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
Apr 29, 2025
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
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 5, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
Mar 5, 2025
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
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
Mar 5, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
Mar 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
Mar 5, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 3, 2025
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
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 4
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 30, 2025 Senate · vote #223 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 Passed 52–46 See who voted →
Apr 29, 2025 Senate · vote #222 On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 Agreed To 52–46 See who voted →
Mar 5, 2025 House · vote #59 On Passage Passed 222–203 See who voted →
Mar 14, 2017 Senate · vote #87 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 Passed 51–48 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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. 

What's happening now May 9, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

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  • HRES 177 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapte…
  • SJRES 50 Public law contains the text A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule …
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 Cosponsors 6
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Haridopolos, Mike
Florida · Mar 3, 2025
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LaMalfa, Doug
California · Mar 3, 2025
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Lee, Laurel M.
Florida · Mar 3, 2025
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Feb 24, 2025
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Schmidt, Derek
Kansas · Feb 24, 2025
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Tenney, Claudia
New York · Feb 24, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/
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"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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/.
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H.J. Res. 42, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/.
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[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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/)
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