119th Congress · House bill · Last action Mar 25, 2025
H.Res. 242Passed HouseCongress
House Republicans advance votes on energy standards rollbacks and foreign gifts disclosure.
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)Introduced Mar 24, 2025
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In plain English
This resolution allows the House to consider three separate measures: two votes to block Energy Department rules on energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers and for commercial refrigeration equipment, and a third measure to strengthen rules on foreign gifts and contracts at colleges and universities. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) introduced the resolution, which passed the House on March 25, 2025.
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Introduced
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House floor
Mar 25
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 75).
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239-1241)
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 242, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
Mar 25
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1232-1238)
Mar 24
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Mar 24
Mar 24, 2025
Mar 24, 2025
The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
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Full action log
All 12 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Mar 25
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25
HOUSEOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25
HOUSEOn ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 75).
Mar 25
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239-1241)
Mar 25
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 242, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 25
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
Mar 25
HOUSEConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1232-1238)
Mar 24
HOUSEPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Mar 24
HOUSEThe resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
Mar 24
HOUSEThe House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-38, by Ms. Foxx.
Mar 24
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-38, by Ms. Foxx.
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