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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-42| House
| Updated: 5/9/2025
Andrew S. Clyde
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution serves to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy, leveraging congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The rule in question, titled "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment," was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. Upon approval, this resolution dictates that the aforementioned Department of Energy rule shall have no force or effect . Consequently, the provisions related to appliance certification, labeling, and enforcement, as detailed in the disapproved rule, will not be implemented or enforced.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
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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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-42| House
| Updated: 5/9/2025
This joint resolution serves to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy, leveraging congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The rule in question, titled "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment," was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. Upon approval, this resolution dictates that the aforementioned Department of Energy rule shall have no force or effect . Consequently, the provisions related to appliance certification, labeling, and enforcement, as detailed in the disapproved rule, will not be implemented or enforced.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)
View VoteConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.
View VoteMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Andrew S. Clyde
Republican Representative
Georgia
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Commerce Committee
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationEnvironmental technologyIndustrial policy and productivityLicensing and registrationsLighting, heating, coolingPerformance measurement