House resolution erases DOE appliance efficiency rule finalized in 2024
Signed into lawH.J.Res. 42Latest action
Sponsor: Andrew S. Clyde · Representative · GA
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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".
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HJRES 42 cancels a 2024 DOE rule on appliance certification, labeling, and enforcement, voiding it as if it never existed.
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What does this do?
HJRES 42 uses the to cancel a Department of Energy rule finalized in October 2024. That rule updated how manufacturers certify appliances meet energy efficiency standards, what labels must appear on products, and how the government enforces those standards. Once enacted, the canceled rule has no legal effect.
Who does it affect?
Appliance and equipment manufacturers are the primary parties affected, as they no longer must follow the updated certification and labeling procedures. Retailers, commercial buyers, and consumers who rely on product labels to compare energy use may also be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Without the rule, the updated reporting and labeling requirements for products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and water heaters no longer apply. This changes what energy use information appears on product labels and alters how strictly manufacturers are held to energy efficiency claims.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: the president signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-8.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
Senate · · Roll call 223
As recorded
- Question
- On the H.J.Res. 42
- Result:
- Joint Resolution Passed
- 52
- Nay
- 46
- 0
- 2
Republicans 52 yes, 1 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no
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Senate · · Roll call 222
As recorded
- Question
- On the H.J.Res. 42
- Result:
- Motion to Proceed Agreed to
- 52
- Nay
- 46
- 0
- 2
Republicans 52 yes, 1 not voting · Democrats 44 no, 1 not voting · Independents 2 no
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House · · Roll call 59
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 222
- Nay
- 203
- 0
- 7
Republicans 215 yes, 3 not voting · Democrats 7 yes, 203 no, 4 not voting
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