Cancels appliance certification and labeling rule
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".
Signed into law May 9, 2025 · Energy
What this law does
- Cancels a Department of Energy rule from October 9, 2024, that changed certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for energy efficiency of certain appliances.
- Covers products such as washing machines and dishwashers and equipment such as computer room air conditioners.
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How it became law
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025 · House
- 21 daysPassed HouseMar 5, 2025
- 56 daysPassed SenateApr 30, 2025
- 6 daysPresented to the PresidentMay 6, 2025
- 3 daysSigned into lawMay 9, 2025
Official 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 9, 2025).
Who wrote it
Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
6 cosponsors: 6 Republicans. 0 signed on the day it was introduced, 6 joined later.
Show all cosponsors
| Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|
| Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] | Feb 24, 2025 | |
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] | Mar 3, 2025 | |
| Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15] | Mar 3, 2025 |
Recorded votes
| Date | Chamber | Vote | Yeas | Nays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). | 222 | 203 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. | 52 | 46 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. | 52 | 46 |
What was added
Amendments adopted (0)
No floor amendments were adopted. Any changes were made in committee or in a later version of the bill.
Sections in the final law that were not in the first version (Introduced in House) (0)
None. Every section heading in the final law was already in the first version (Introduced in House).
What was removed
Sections in the first version (Introduced in House) that did not make it into the law (0)
None. Every section heading from the first version (Introduced in House) remains in the law.
Compared by section heading between the Introduced in House text (Feb 12, 2025) and the Enrolled Bill text, both from GovInfo. Wording changes inside a section that kept its heading are not shown here; see the amendments and the text versions.
Proposed but not adopted
No amendments were voted down or withdrawn.
Full action history
Show all 26 official actions
| May 9, 2025 | Signed by President. |
| May 9, 2025 | Signed by President. |
| May 9, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-8. |
| May 9, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-8. |
| May 6, 2025 | Presented to President. |
| May 6, 2025 | Presented to President. |
| May 1, 2025 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644) |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Sources: Congress.gov (bill record, sponsors, actions, amendments, CRS summary) and GovInfo (official text). Days are calendar days.