Contact Congress about 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".

Some appliance and equipment makers do not have to follow the 2024 DOE rule. Congress canceled that rule, so older rules stay in place unless another law or rule changes them.

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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". is a Senate bill signed into law. The latest recorded action: Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Latest action on H.J.Res. 42: Became Public Law No: 119-8.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies that make, import, sell, or test the covered appliances and equipment. They no longer have to follow the canceled 2024 DOE rule. It may also affect consumers, but the resolution does not say whether prices, energy use, or product choices will change.

Why this matters: This matters because it changes which federal appliance rules companies must follow right now. The 2024 DOE rule would have updated certification, labeling, and enforcement steps for some products. With that rule canceled, businesses return to the older system. The effect on energy savings, utility bills, and product availability is uncertain from the resolution alone.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 42

• Congress used the Congressional Review Act to cancel an agency rule. This law lets Congress review and undo rules made by federal agencies.
• The resolution targets one Department of Energy rule. The rule dealt with the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards.
• The canceled rule covered three areas: product certification, labels, and enforcement. It applied to certain consumer products and commercial equipment.
• The resolution names the exact rule it cancels. It was published in the Federal Register as 89 Fed. Reg. 81994 on October 9, 2024.
• The DOE rule has no legal effect now. In practical terms, the rule is treated as canceled.

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What is H.J.Res. 42?

Some appliance and equipment makers do not have to follow the 2024 DOE rule. Congress canceled that rule, so older rules stay in place unless another law or rule changes them.

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