What it does
SourcedThis resolution provides for the House of Representatives to consider the following measures:
• H.J. Res.42, 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. 61, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing; and
• S.J. Res. 11, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources.
Under the resolution, all points of order against consideration of each measure are waived; the measures shall be considered as read; and all points of order against provisions in the measures are waived. The resolution further provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure (and any amendment thereto) to final passage without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 3, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- Mar 4, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
Recorded votes
Sourced- Mar 4, 2025 · HousePassed 211–209On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
- Mar 4, 2025 · HousePassed 196–187On Ordering the Previous Question · needed a majority