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HJRES 42 · 119th Congress · House

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".

Became law
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Policy areaEnergy
Cosponsors6
What this bill is intended to do

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a rule titled the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment and published by the Department of Energy (DOE) on October 9, 2024. Under the rule, DOE modified its regulations on the energy efficiency of certain types of consumer products (e.g., washing machines and dishwashers) and industrial equipment (e.g., computer room air conditioners). DOE modified certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for these products and equipment to (1) align reporting requirements with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures, and (2) provide DOE with the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.

Latest action

May 9, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-8.

How Congress voted · Senate roll call 223 · Apr 30, 2025
52 Yea46 Nay2 Not voting

Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)

How each party voted
Republicans52–0
Democrats0–44
Independents0–2

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C64

This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule regarding energy conservation standards for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. The resolution nullifies the rule, preventing it from taking effect.

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