H.J.Res. 42

119th Congress

Enacted

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".

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]GA· Introduced 12 February 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-8.

9 May 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 5 June 2026

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. 

Timeline

26 actions

  1. Signed by President.

    9 May 2025 · President

  2. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

    9 May 2025 · President

  3. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

    9 May 2025 · BecameLaw

  4. Signed by President.

    9 May 2025 · BecameLaw

  5. Presented to President.

    6 May 2025 · President

  6. Presented to President.

    6 May 2025 · Floor

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    1 May 2025 · Floor

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

    30 April 2025 · Floor

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

    30 April 2025 · Floor

  10. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

    30 April 2025 · Floor

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

    29 April 2025 · Floor

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

    29 April 2025 · Floor

  13. Received in the Senate, read twice.

    6 March 2025 · IntroReferral

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

    5 March 2025 · Floor

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

    5 March 2025 · Floor

  16. 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.

    5 March 2025 · Floor

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

    5 March 2025 · Floor

  18. 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.

    5 March 2025 · Floor

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

    5 March 2025 · Floor

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

    5 March 2025 · Floor

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Sponsorship

6 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]GA

Cosponsors

  • Republican6100%

Classification

Policy area

Energy

Legislative subjects

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

Committees

1

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To12 Feb 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 0 on 12 February 2025 to 6 on 3 March 2025.

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