H.J.Res. 42 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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".
H.J.Res. 42 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2025, sponsored by Andrew S. Clyde with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-8
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it 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 Equipme…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 5, 2025
- Passed the SenateApr 30, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMay 6, 2025
- Became lawMay 9, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-8. (May 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 30, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed52–46 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Apr 29, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–46 - On Passage
House · Mar 5, 2025 · Passed222–203
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to…House · Mar 5, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 29, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 30, 2025
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- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Association Of Home Appliance Manufacturers
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration Institute
- Sierra Club
- Air Conditioning, Heating And Refrigeration Institute (Ahri)
- American Supply Association
- Lg Electronics USA, Inc.
- Network
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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