119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 9, 2025

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H.J.Res. 42Signed Into LawEnergy

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".

Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 12, 2025

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Introduced

Feb 12

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House committee

Feb 12

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House floor

Mar 5

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Senate

Apr 30

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Public law

What happens next: Signed into law. Now in force.

Floor votes

House · Roll 59

Recorded Mar 5, 2025

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Senate · Roll 223

Recorded Apr 30, 2025

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Sponsor

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

R-GA-9

Cosponsors (6)

All Republican.

Activity timeline

May 9

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

May 9

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

May 9

Signed by President.

May 9

Signed by President.

May 6

Presented to President.

May 6

Presented to President.

May 1

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 30

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

Apr 30

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

Apr 30

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)

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All 26 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov

May 9

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

May 9

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

May 9

Signed by President.

May 9

Signed by President.

May 6

HOUSEPresented to President.

May 6

Presented to President.

May 1

SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Apr 30

SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

Apr 30

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223.

Apr 30

SENATEConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683)

Apr 29

SENATEMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644)

Apr 29

SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644)

Mar 6

SENATEReceived in the Senate, read twice.

Mar 5

HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 5

HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

Mar 5

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991)

Mar 5

HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998)

Mar 5

HOUSEPOSTPONED 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

HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Mar 5

HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.

Mar 5

HOUSERule 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

HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996)

Mar 3

HOUSERules 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

HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 12

Introduced in House

Feb 12

Introduced in House