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".

United States119th CongressHJRES-42House of Representatives
Updated: May 9, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution serves to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy, leveraging congressional authority under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. The rule in question, titled "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment," was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. Upon approval, this resolution dictates that the aforementioned Department of Energy rule shall have no force or effect . Consequently, the provisions related to appliance certification, labeling, and enforcement, as detailed in the disapproved rule, will not be implemented or enforced.

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  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  2. Presented to President.

    House of Representatives

  3. Became Public Law No: 119-8.

  4. Signed by President.