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Energy Standards and Higher Education Funding Transparency Changes.

This document addresses the consideration of congressional disapproval of new energy efficiency standards for coolers and freezers. Additionally, it amends rules for higher education institutions regarding the disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts, and prohibits contracts with certain foreign entities. This aims to increase transparency and national security.
Key points
Potential easing of energy consumption requirements for coolers and freezers, which may affect equipment costs and electricity bills.
Higher education institutions will need to provide more detailed information on foreign gifts and contracts, increasing financial transparency.
Prohibition of contracts between universities and certain foreign entities and countries to protect national interests.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-03-25
For 214
Against 207
Abstain 0
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Status:
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HRES 242
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2025-03-24
Voting date: 2025-03-25
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 76
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Energy Standards and Higher Education Funding Transparency Changes.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 242.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Potential easing of energy consumption requirements for coolers and freezers, which may affect equipment costs and electricity bills.
  • Higher education institutions will need to provide more detailed information on foreign gifts and contracts, increasing financial transparency.
  • Prohibition of contracts between universities and certain foreign entities and countries to protect national interests.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 207 (Roll no. 76). (text: CR H1232)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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