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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 (May 9, 2025) Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee
Issues
Climate & Energy

Summary

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to express disapproval of a Department of Energy rule titled "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment," which was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. If enacted, the resolution would invalidate the rule and prevent it from having any legal effect. The House of Representatives passed the resolution on March 5, 2025. Under the Congressional Review Act, if both the Senate and House pass the resolution and the President signs it (or Congress overrides a presidential veto), the Department of Energy rule would be nullified.

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Sponsor (1)
6 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Andrew S. Clyde’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • ADV. DIGITAL CABLE $14,390
  • SAULSBURY INDUSTRIES $9,900
  • MAPLARGE $8,000
  • MAR-JAC POULTRY $7,000
  • SOMETHING SPECIAL LLC $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Andrew S. Clyde → · Outside spending →

Actions (22)
  1. May 9, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-8.
  2. May 9, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. May 6, 2025 Presented to President. · house
  4. May 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
  5. Apr 30, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. · senate
  6. Apr 30, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
  7. Apr 30, 2025 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) · senate
  8. Apr 29, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) · senate
  9. 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) · senate
  10. Mar 6, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice. · senate
  11. Mar 5, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  12. Mar 5, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) · house
  13. Mar 5, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
  14. Mar 5, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) · house
  15. 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. · house
  16. Mar 5, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. · house
  17. Mar 5, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. · house
  18. 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. · house
  19. Mar 5, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) · house
  20. 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. · house
  21. Feb 12, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  22. Feb 12, 2025 Introduced in House

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Roll-call votes (3)

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Text versions (4)
  • Received in Senate · Mar 6, 2025
  • Engrossed in House · Mar 5, 2025
  • Introduced in House · Feb 12, 2025
  • Enrolled Bill

Full text

JOINT RESOLUTION

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”.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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” (89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives March 5, 2025.

Attest:

Clerk. 119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 42

JOINT RESOLUTION

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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