About HJRES42

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".

Policy Area: Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)

Latest Action (2025-05-09): Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment rule 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). Specifically, it 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. 

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Department of Energy, Energy efficiency and conservation, Environmental technology, Industrial policy and productivity, Licensing and registrations

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