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Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HRES 242
Bill 119 H.Res. 242 is a legislative package that addresses several issues related to energy conservation and higher education. The bill provides for the consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75, which seek to disapprove of rules submitted by the Department of Energy and the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, respectively.
The first joint resolution, H.J. Res. 24, focuses on the Energy Conservation Program's standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. The rule submitted by the Department of Energy is being challenged for its potential impact on energy efficiency and conservation efforts in these specific appliances.
The second joint resolution, H.J. Res. 75, addresses the Energy Conservation Program's standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is also under scrutiny for its potential effects on energy conservation in these commercial appliances. Additionally, the bill provides for the consideration of H.R. 1048, which aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen disclosure requirements related to foreign gifts and contracts received by institutions of higher education. The bill also aims to prohibit contracts between these institutions and certain foreign entities and countries of concern. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 242 addresses important issues related to energy conservation and higher education, seeking to ensure transparency and accountability in these areas.
The first joint resolution, H.J. Res. 24, focuses on the Energy Conservation Program's standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. The rule submitted by the Department of Energy is being challenged for its potential impact on energy efficiency and conservation efforts in these specific appliances.
The second joint resolution, H.J. Res. 75, addresses the Energy Conservation Program's standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is also under scrutiny for its potential effects on energy conservation in these commercial appliances. Additionally, the bill provides for the consideration of H.R. 1048, which aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen disclosure requirements related to foreign gifts and contracts received by institutions of higher education. The bill also aims to prohibit contracts between these institutions and certain foreign entities and countries of concern. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 242 addresses important issues related to energy conservation and higher education, seeking to ensure transparency and accountability in these areas.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 242
Bill HRES 242 is currently in the status of Passed in House since March 25, 2025. Bill HRES 242 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2025. Bill HRES 242's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 242
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 242
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
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