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".
Latest action · May 9, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Passed HouseMar 5, 2025
- Passed SenateApr 30, 2025
- To the PresidentMay 6, 2025
- Became lawMay 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.
Recorded votes 3
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 223 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 | Joint Resolution Passed52–46 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Senate 222 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–46 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| House 59 | On Passage | Passed222–203 | Mar 5, 2025 |
Cosponsors 6
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 24, 2025 to Mar 3, 2025.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NY | Claudia Tenney | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| R-KS | Derek Schmidt | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| R-IL | Mary E. Miller | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| R-CA | Doug LaMalfa | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| R-FL | Laurel M. Lee | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| R-FL | Mike Haridopolos | Mar 3, 2025 |
Actions 23
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-8.
- May 9, 2025Signed by President.
- May 6, 2025Presented to President.
- May 1, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 30, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Mar 6, 2025Received in Senate
- Mar 5, 2025Engrossed in House
- Feb 12, 2025Introduced in House
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