H.J.Res. 42 · 119th Congress

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 on Feb 12, 2025 by Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9). 6 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 119-8.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 119-8
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Cosponsors
6
0 from the other party
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Energy
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Environmental technology
  • Industrial policy and productivity
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Performance measurement

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 9, 2025). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Andrew S. ClydeR-GA-9Sponsor

Republicans · 6

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Passage
    Mar 5, 2025· House· Passage· Passed 222–203
  2. On the Motion to Proceed
    Apr 29, 2025· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–46
  3. On the Joint Resolution
    Apr 30, 2025· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 52–46

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 12, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Feb 12, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Feb 12, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  4. Mar 3, 2025 · HouseRules 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.
  5. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
  6. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseRule 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.
  7. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
  8. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. Mar 5, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  10. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
  11. Mar 5, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)House · Roll call 59
  12. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)House · Roll call 59
  13. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Mar 6, 2025 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  15. Apr 29, 2025 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)Senate · Roll call 222
  16. Apr 29, 2025 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
  17. Apr 30, 2025 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
  18. Apr 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.Senate · Roll call 223
  19. Apr 30, 2025 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.Senate · Roll call 223
  20. May 1, 2025 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  21. May 6, 2025Presented to President.
  22. May 6, 2025 · HousePresented to President.
  23. May 9, 2025Signed by President.
  24. May 9, 2025Signed by President.
  25. May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-8.
  26. May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Network7 reports
  2. ASSOCIATION OF HOME APPLIANCE MANUFACTURERS6 reports
    $2.3M reported (all issues)
  3. Sierra Club4 reports
    $430K reported (all issues)
  4. AIR-CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND REFRIGERATION INSTITUTE3 reports
    $821.2K reported (all issues)
  5. Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)3 reports
    $90K reported (all issues)
  6. LG Electronics USA, Inc.3 reports
    $90K reported (all issues)
  7. AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $60K reported (all issues)
  8. RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY2 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  9. Americans for Prosperity1 report
    $305K reported (all issues)
  10. Earthjustice1 report
    $14.8K reported (all issues)
  11. Earthjustice Action1 report
    $92.6K reported (all issues)
  12. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION1 report
    $450K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATIONAI match · 100%
  13. SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNCIL (SBE COUNCIL)1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025, 2026.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.