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H.J.Res. 42Became law

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

Latest action date: May 9, 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-8.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Recorded roll calls
3

Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

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. 

Official summary from Congress.gov.

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Energy

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

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Action timeline

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

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  3. Signed by President.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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

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

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

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

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

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  13. Received in the Senate, read twice.

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

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

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

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

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  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.

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  19. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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

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  21. 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.

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

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  23. 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.

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  24. Introduced in House

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  25. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  26. Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes

Recorded House and Senate votes connected to this bill. Your representatives appear first when available.

Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)Apr 30, 2025Senate · Roll call 223

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42

46 Nay52 Yea2 Not Voting
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Mitch McConnellNot Voting
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)Apr 29, 2025Senate · Roll call 222

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42

46 Nay52 Yea2 Not Voting
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Josh HawleyNot Voting
PassedMar 5, 2025House · Roll call 59

On Passage

222 Yea203 Nay7 Not Voting
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David ScottNay
Doug LaMalfaYea
Eric SwalwellNay
Gerald E. ConnollyNay
John W. RoseNot Voting
Kevin MullinNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneYea
Mark E. GreenYea
Mikie SherrillNot Voting
Raúl M. GrijalvaNot Voting
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Tony GonzalesNot Voting

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