H.Res.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.
House Roll Call
H.Res.242
| Bill | H.Res.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. |
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| Vote question | On Ordering the Previous Question |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 215 / Nay 208 / Present 0 / Not Voting 8 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 0 | 208 | 0 | 5 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Ordering the Previous Question
Bill Analysis
HRES 242 is a resolution from the 119th Congress that outlines the procedures for considering two joint resolutions (H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75) and one bill (H.R. 1048) related to energy conservation and higher education regulations.
The first part of the resolution addresses H.J. Res. 24, which seeks congressional disapproval of a Department of Energy (DOE) rule concerning energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. This rule aims to enhance energy efficiency in commercial refrigeration systems, potentially affecting manufacturers and businesses that utilize such equipment.
The second part pertains to H.J. Res. 75, which similarly targets a DOE rule from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy that establishes energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Both resolutions invoke Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules.
The third component of HRES 242 is H.R. 1048, which proposes amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill aims to strengthen disclosure requirements for institutions of higher education regarding foreign gifts and contracts. It also seeks to prohibit contracts between these institutions and certain foreign entities and countries deemed to pose a national security concern. This aspect of the bill is intended to enhance transparency and protect academic integrity.
The resolution was agreed to without objection, and the motion to reconsider was laid on the table, indicating that no further debate or amendment is anticipated at this time. The actions taken under HRES 242 will influence regulatory practices in energy conservation and the governance of higher education institutions, impacting various stakeholders, including educational institutions, energy providers, and regulatory agencies.
Yea (215)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (208)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
