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…
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Official title: 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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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Senate · vote #223 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 | Passed | 52–46 | See who voted → |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Senate · vote #222 | On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 | Agreed To | 52–46 | See who voted → |
| Mar 5, 2025 | House · vote #59 | On Passage | Passed | 222–203 | See who voted → |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Senate · vote #87 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 | Passed | 51–48 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 119-8.
This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies a rule titled the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment and 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). DOE 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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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 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".. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/
"H.J. Res. 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".." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/.
H.J. Res. 42, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/.
[H.J. Res. 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-42/)