H.J.Res. 42 · 119th Congress · House

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".

Enacted· Signed by President.
Introduced
Feb 12, 25
Passed House
Mar 5, 25
Passed Senate
Apr 30, 25
Sent to President
May 6, 25
Signed into Law
May 9, 25

Executive 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 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. 

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 09, 2025Library of Congress

    Became Public Law No: 119-8.

    119Yea
    8Nay
    0NV
  2. MAY 09, 2025Library of Congress

    Signed by President.

  3. MAY 06, 2025Library of Congress

    Presented to President.

  4. MAY 01, 2025Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. APR 30, 2025Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote

    52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

    52Yea
    46Nay
    0NV
  6. APR 30, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

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

    52Yea
    46Nay
    0NV
  7. APR 30, 2025Senate

    Considered by Senate

    (consideration: CR S2680-2683)

    2680Yea
    2683Nay
    0NV
  8. APR 29, 2025Senate

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

    52Yea
    46Nay
    0NV
  9. APR 29, 2025Senate

    Measure laid before Senate by motion

    (consideration: CR S2644)

  10. APR 29, 2025Senate

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644: 2)

    52Yea
    46Nay
    0NV
  11. MAR 06, 2025Senate

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  12. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

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

  13. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #59

    222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

    222Yea
    203Nay
    0NV
  14. MAR 05, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #59

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

    222Yea
    203Nay
    0NV
  15. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H997-998)

    997Yea
    998Nay
    0NV
  16. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    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.

  17. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  18. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

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

  19. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    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.

  20. MAR 05, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under the provisions of rule H

    Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)

    991Yea
    996Nay
    0NV
  21. MAR 03, 2025House floor actions

    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.

  22. FEB 12, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  23. FEB 12, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Feb 12, 2025

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