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H.J.Res. 42 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-8

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".

The law is a single resolving clause, the same as when it was introduced.

Signed May 9, 2025 · Introduced February 12, 2025 in the House

Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9) · 6 cosponsors (6 R)

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Official title

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.

Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law

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.

How it became law

  1. IntroducedFeb 12
  2. Committee—
  3. House—
  4. SenateApr 30
  5. SignedMay 9

As introduced: 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.

Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (16)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  5. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL)

  6. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL), Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)

  7. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

  8. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

  9. SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.

  10. Text: Received in Senate

    1 section, no changes

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

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

  13. HousePresented to President.

  14. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  15. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  16. Signed by President.

Show every recorded step (25)

  1. Sponsor

    Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA)

  2. HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Text: Introduced in House

    1 section

  5. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL)

  6. Cosponsors joined

    Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL), Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL)

  7. HouseRules 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.

  8. HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

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

  10. HousePOSTPONED 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.

  11. HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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

  13. HouseRule 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.

  14. HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)

  15. Text: Engrossed in House

    1 section, no changes

  16. SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.

  17. Text: Received in Senate

    1 section, no changes

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

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

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

  21. SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)

  22. HousePresented to President.

  23. Text: Enrolled Bill

    1 section, no changes

  24. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  25. Signed by President.

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  1. TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy…

Sponsor and cosponsors

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Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9)

  • Rep. Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8)
  • Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-1)
  • Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL-15)
  • Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL-15)
  • Rep. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)
  • Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
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