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.
Summary
H.Res. 242 is a procedural resolution that establishes the rules for House floor consideration of three separate legislative measures. The resolution would allow the House to debate and vote on two joint resolutions that seek to overturn Department of Energy rules regarding energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers, as well as commercial refrigeration equipment. These joint resolutions use the Congressional Review Act, a process that allows Congress to disapprove of federal agency regulations. Additionally, the resolution would govern consideration of H.R. 1048, which would strengthen transparency requirements for higher education institutions receiving foreign gifts and contracts, and would prohibit certain colleges and universities from entering into agreements with designated foreign entities and countries of concern. This type of resolution is a standard procedural tool used by the House to manage floor debate, set time limits, and determine which amendments can be offered during consideration of bills and resolutions. The resolution has already passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes this resolution, it would clear the way for floor votes on the three underlying measures, though passage of this resolution does not guarantee the underlying bills would become law.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1232-1238)
Mar 25, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
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, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239-1241)
Mar 25, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 75).
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, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House voted 215-208 to adopt H.Res. 242, a special rule governing floor consideration of three separate measures: two congressional disapproval resolutions targeting Department of Energy regulations on walk-in coolers and commercial refrigeration equipment, and H.R. 1048, legislation requiring stronger disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts at colleges and universities. This vote concerned the procedural framework for debating these bills, not the substantive merits of the measures themselves. By adopting the rule, the House agreed to bring all three items to the floor under the terms set by the Rules Committee. Rejection would have prevented floor consideration under this framework. The vote was strictly partisan, with all 215 Republicans voting yes and all 208 Democrats voting no. With the rule adopted, the House will proceed to debate and vote on the underlying disapproval resolutions and higher education bill according to the procedures established in the rule.
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.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1232-1238)
Mar 25, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 242.
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, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1239-1241)
Mar 25, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 208 (Roll no. 75).
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, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)
Mar 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 25, 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
The House voted 215-208 to adopt H.Res. 242, a special rule governing floor consideration of three separate measures: two congressional disapproval resolutions targeting Department of Energy regulations on walk-in coolers and commercial refrigeration equipment, and H.R. 1048, legislation requiring stronger disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts at colleges and universities. This vote concerned the procedural framework for debating these bills, not the substantive merits of the measures themselves. By adopting the rule, the House agreed to bring all three items to the floor under the terms set by the Rules Committee. Rejection would have prevented floor consideration under this framework. The vote was strictly partisan, with all 215 Republicans voting yes and all 208 Democrats voting no. With the rule adopted, the House will proceed to debate and vote on the underlying disapproval resolutions and higher education bill according to the procedures established in the rule.
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.
Mar 24, 2025
