Bills · 119th Congress · 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".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 4/30/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 44 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican52 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 3/5/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic7 Yea · 203 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Republican214 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Andrew S. Clyde ( Republican · GA-9)
Cosponsors
6
Introduced
2/12/25
Policy area
Energy
Status
2/12/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2/12/25Introduced in House
3/3/25Rules 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.
3/5/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/5/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
3/5/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
3/5/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
3/5/25POSTPONED 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.
3/5/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/5/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
3/5/25Rule 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.
3/5/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
3/6/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
4/29/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
4/29/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)
4/30/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
4/30/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
4/30/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
5/1/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/6/25Presented to President.
5/9/25Became Public Law No: 119-8.
5/9/25Signed by President.