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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".

Public Law 119-8 · H.J.Res. 42 · 119th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Donald Trump (R) on May 9, 2025 · Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9)

Cosponsors (6): Rep. Claudia Tenney,

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 222 yea, 203 nay222–203
  • SenateRecorded vote: 52 yea, 46 nay52–46
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

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.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 119th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 222 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

222 yea203 nay7 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(7)

Republicans who voted yea(215)

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Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Related bills

2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • H.Res. 177Procedurally relatedRelated bill

    Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "E…

  • S.J.Res. 50Public law contains the text

    A 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 Standar…

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.

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

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.