H.J.Res. 42 Became law · Public Law 119-8 Energy

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".

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] Introduced February 12, 2025 Cosponsors 6 (6 R) Latest action May 9, 2025

Summary

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. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 9, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-8.
  2. May 9, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. May 6, 2025 Presented to President.
  4. May 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Apr 30, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
  6. Apr 30, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
  7. Apr 29, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
  8. 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)
  9. Mar 6, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice.
  10. Mar 5, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Mar 5, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
  12. Mar 5, 2025 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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