H.J.Res. 42
Became lawProviding 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".
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 8] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 51]] Public Law 119-8 119th Congress 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''. <<NOTE: May 9, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 42]>> Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves 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'' (89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. Approved May 9, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 42: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Mar. 5, considered and passed House. Apr. 29, 30, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025): May 9, Presidential remarks. <all>
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In plain terms
This bill disapproves a rule from the Department of Energy about energy conservation standards for certain appliances and equipment. The rule included requirements for certification, labeling, and enforcement. By passing this resolution, Congress is stating that the rule will not be enforced.
Hidden provisions
Congress disapproves 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' (89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024))
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