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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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Summary of Bill HJRES 42
Bill 119 hjres 42 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards. The rule in question pertains to certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment.
The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Energy's rule is being challenged by Congress for its impact on energy conservation standards for appliances.
The bill seeks to provide congressional disapproval of the Department of Energy's rule, indicating that lawmakers believe the rule may not be in the best interest of consumers or the environment. By disapproving the rule, Congress would effectively block its implementation and require the Department of Energy to revisit and potentially revise the regulations in question. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 42 represents a significant effort by Congress to exercise oversight over federal regulations and ensure that energy conservation standards for appliances are fair and effective. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching implications for the energy efficiency of consumer products and commercial equipment in the United States.
The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Energy's rule is being challenged by Congress for its impact on energy conservation standards for appliances.
The bill seeks to provide congressional disapproval of the Department of Energy's rule, indicating that lawmakers believe the rule may not be in the best interest of consumers or the environment. By disapproving the rule, Congress would effectively block its implementation and require the Department of Energy to revisit and potentially revise the regulations in question. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 42 represents a significant effort by Congress to exercise oversight over federal regulations and ensure that energy conservation standards for appliances are fair and effective. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching implications for the energy efficiency of consumer products and commercial equipment in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 42
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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 42
Bill HJRES 42 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since May 9, 2025. Bill HJRES 42 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HJRES 42's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-8. as of May 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 42
Total Number of Sponsors
23Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
23Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
9Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
9Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 42
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill 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".
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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Legacy Chu
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Why they do this? It not good for us. People need to know what happening. #confused #affectedbythis
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 42
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