HJRES 42
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".
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Bill overview
This joint resolution aims to block the Department of Energy’s (DOE) rule regarding energy conservation standards for appliances and commercial equipment. It seeks congressional disapproval of the rule, effectively nullifying its provisions. The rule modified how DOE certifies, labels, and enforces energy efficiency standards for products like washing machines and air conditioners. This action allows Congress to influence energy efficiency regulations.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the Department of Energy’s rule.
- The rule’s provisions will have no legal force or effect.
- The resolution targets a specific DOE rule.
- The rule concerned energy conservation standards for appliances and commercial equipment.
- It specifically addresses certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements.
Who is affected
- Department of Energy
- Manufacturers of appliances and commercial equipment
- Consumers of appliances and commercial equipment
Notable changes
- This action reverses changes to DOE’s existing energy conservation standards regulations.
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Doug LaMalfa
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 42
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
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
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Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment(89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.