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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".

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What it doesSummary public law (May 9, 2025)

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 just happenedMay 9, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9](R-GA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  1. May 9, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  2. May 9, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  3. May 9, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. May 9, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 6, 2025FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. May 6, 2025President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 1, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 30, 2025Floor

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

  9. Apr 30, 2025Floor17000

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

  10. Apr 30, 2025Floor

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

  11. Apr 29, 2025Floor

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

  12. Apr 29, 2025Floor

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

  13. Mar 6, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  14. Mar 5, 2025FloorH38310

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

  15. Mar 5, 2025FloorH37100

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

  16. Mar 5, 2025Floor8000

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

  17. Mar 5, 2025FloorH30000

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

  18. Mar 5, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  19. Mar 5, 2025FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  20. Mar 5, 2025FloorH8D000

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

  21. Mar 5, 2025FloorH8D000

    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.

  22. Mar 5, 2025FloorH30000

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

  23. Mar 3, 2025FloorH1L210

    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.

  24. Feb 12, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Feb 12, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Feb 12, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMay 9, 202549

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. 

Introduced in HouseFeb 12, 202500

This joint resolution nullifies the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment rule 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). Specifically, it 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.