SJRES 50
A 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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Bill overview
This joint resolution aims to overturn a rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding energy efficiency standards for appliances and commercial equipment. The DOE rule modified how energy efficiency is certified, labeled, and enforced for products like washing machines and air conditioners. Congress is using the process of congressional disapproval to invalidate this specific DOE rule.
Key provisions
- Congress disapproves the Department of Energy rule.
- The rule’s provisions are nullified.
- The resolution targets a specific DOE rule.
- It utilizes the congressional disapproval process.
- The rule concerns energy conservation standards for appliances and equipment.
Who is affected
- Consumers
- Manufacturers of appliances and commercial equipment
- The Department of Energy
- Energy efficiency advocates
Notable changes
- This action reverses changes to existing energy conservation standards.
- It impacts the certification, labeling, and enforcement processes for energy-efficient appliances and equipment.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. J. RES. 50
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
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.