Who it affects
- Manufacturers of covered household appliances
- Manufacturers of covered commercial and industrial equipment
Became lawOverturns a ruleEnergy
Appliance energy reporting and labeling requirements
H.J.Res. 42 · Resolution · Introduced Feb. 12, 2025
This bill would cancel newer, stricter requirements for documenting and labeling the energy efficiency of certain appliances and commercial equipment, and for enforcing their energy standards.
At a glance
Where it stands
Passed the House 222 to 203 on March 5.
Passed the Senate 52 to 46 on April 30.
How South Carolina voted
Lobbying and money
12 groups lobbied on it: trade group, advocacy group or nonprofit, company.
Top link: National Electrical Manufacturers Association lobbied on it and gave $1,000 via PACs; $0 via lobbyists; $0 via employees to 1 SC members.
See who gave to whom ↓What it would do
- It would cancel a Department of Energy rule published on October 9, 2024.
- It would remove stricter requirements for showing that covered products meet energy standards.
- It would also remove the rule’s stricter labeling and enforcement requirements.
- Covered products include washing machines, dishwashers, and computer room air conditioners.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
House vote coverage is incomplete for 2025–2026. Vote and flagged-bill counts reflect imported records only; missing votes don't mean a member didn't vote.
House vote
Vote to pass
March 5, 2025 · Passed 222 to 203
- Republicans
- 215 yes
- 0 no
- Democrats
- 7 yes
- 203 no
Senate vote
Vote to pass
April 30, 2025 · Passed 52 to 46
- Republicans
- 52 yes
- 0 no
- Democrats
- 0 yes
- 44 no
- Independents
- 0 yes
- 2 no
Other votes on this bill (1)
Senate · Vote to start debate · April 29, 2025 · Approved
Graham: Yes · Scott: Yes
Official vote ↗
Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
PAC, lobbyist campaign and qualifying employee money this election, shown separately and never added together. Lobbying reports name the bills a group worked on, not which side it took.
| Group | What it is | Gave SC members | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association | Trade group | PAC: $1,000 | 1 |
See all groups, by member
Members without a final recorded vote are grayed out and excluded from totals. Events and honors are not campaign money and aren't included. Matches use exact organization names.
| Organization | Darline GrahamNo vote | Lindsey GrahamYes | Tim ScottYes | Jim ClyburnNo | Joe WilsonYes | Nancy MaceYes | Ralph NormanYes | Russell FryYes | Sheri BiggsYes | William TimmonsYes | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Electrical Manufacturers Association | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | PAC: $1,000 | – | – | 1 |
Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- 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)
- Introduced
- Feb. 12, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 6
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Latest action
- May 9, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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 on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (12 groups)
41 reports. Fees cover each report's whole lobbying effort, not just this bill.
Businesses and trade groups (7)
- Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers ↗7 reports
- Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute ↗6 reports
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association ↗2 reports
- Rheem Manufacturing Company ↗2 reports
- Lg Electronics Usa, Inc. ↗3 reports
- American Supply Association ↗2 reports
- Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (Sbe Council) ↗1 report
Labor unions (0)
None.
Advocacy groups and nonprofits (5)
- Americans for Prosperity ↗4 reports
- Sierra Club ↗4 reports
- Earthjustice Action ↗1 report
- Earthjustice ↗1 report
- Network ↗8 reports
Not classified (0)
None.
Lobbying firms (13)
- Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers ↗7 reports
- Americans for Prosperity ↗4 reports
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association ↗2 reports
- Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute ↗3 reports
- Sierra Club ↗4 reports
- Rheem Manufacturing Company ↗2 reports
- Earthjustice Action ↗1 report
- Law Offices of Kevin G. Curtin ↗Lobbying firms · 3 reports
- Sconset Strategies, Llc ↗Lobbying firms · 3 reports
- American Supply Association ↗2 reports
- Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (Sbe Council) ↗1 report
- Earthjustice ↗1 report
- Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice ↗Lobbying firms · 8 reports
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