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119th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONENACTED

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".

“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".”

Energy
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action May 9, 2025
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
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Referred
Feb 12, 2025
E&C
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Committee
Mar 3, 2025
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House floor
Mar 5, 2025
Passed House
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Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
May 9, 2025
SummaryCRS Summary

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 applica...

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Roll Call Votes · 3
SENATEpassageApr 30, 2025

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42

H.J.Res. 42

Joint Resolution Passed
SENATEproceduralApr 30, 2025

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

H.J.Res. 42

Motion to Proceed Agreed to
HOUSEpassageMar 5, 2025

On Passage: H J RES 42 Providing for congressional disapproval 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”

H.J.Res. 42

Passed
Timeline · 28 actions
May 9, 2025
Signed by President.
May 9, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
May 6, 2025
Presented to President.
May 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 30, 2025
Considered by Senate.
Apr 30, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.ROLL CALLJoint Resolution Passed
Apr 30, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.ROLL CALLJoint Resolution Passed
Apr 30, 2025
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
Apr 29, 2025
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222.
Apr 29, 2025
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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)ROLL CALLMotion to Proceed Agreed to
Mar 6, 2025
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 5, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177.
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
Mar 5, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 5, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59).ROLL CALLpass
Mar 5, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 5, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)ROLL CALLPassed
Mar 5, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)ROLL CALLPassed
Mar 5, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
Mar 5, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
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
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.