H.J. Res. 42 · Signed into law · Energy

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".

Sponsor: Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA)

What it does

• Nullify the Department of Energy rule on energy efficiency standards, certification requirements, and labeling requirements for consumer appliances and commercial equipment published on October 9, 2024.
• Restore prior certification and labeling standards for appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers, as well as commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners.
• Reinstate prior DOE enforcement provisions for energy conservation products that were superseded by the October 2024 rule.

Official 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.

Latest action

May 9, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce