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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 42

119th Congress

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".

Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Introduced:May 9, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Clyde

R - GA

Cosponsors

6

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Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution nullifies the DOE rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers and commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners. Published October 9, 2024, the rule modified requirements to align with current efficiency standards and provide DOE with information for proper product classification. By disapproving this rule, Congress would block these updated reporting and labeling requirements.

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Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Introduced5/9/2025

StatusBecame Public Law No: 119-8.

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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".

This Congressional Review Act resolution nullifies the DOE rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers and commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners. Published October 9

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This Congressional Review Act resolution nullifies the DOE rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers and commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners. Published October 9, 2024, the rule modified requirements to align with current efficiency standards and provide DOE with information for proper product classification. By disapproving this rule, Congress would block these updated reporting and labeling requirements.

Bill Number: 42
Introduced: 5/9/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Policy Area: Energy

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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".
Bill Number: 42
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Introduced: 5/9/2025
Summary: This Congressional Review Act resolution nullifies the DOE rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers and commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners. Published October 9, 2024, the rule modified requirements t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution nullifies the DOE rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers and commercial equipment like computer room air conditioners. Published October 9, 2024, the rule modified requirements to align with current efficiency standards and provide DOE with information for proper product classification. By disapproving this rule, Congress would block these updated reporting and labeling requirements.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the <em>Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment </em>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. </p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies DOE appliance certification and labeling rule
Blocks October 2024 efficiency reporting requirements
Affects washing machines, dishwashers, and commercial equipment
Prevents aligned reporting with current standards
Uses Congressional Review Act disapproval process

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For appliance manufacturers: Relief from new reporting requirements. For DOE enforcement: Blocked information collection for product classification. For consumer products: No new labeling requirements. For commercial equipment: Maintained current certification process. For energy program: Reduced regulatory alignment.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related 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

Lighting, heating, cooling

Performance measurement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

42, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hjres-42