Senate resolution moves to void DOE appliance energy rule from 2024
In committeeS.J.Res. 50Latest action
Sponsor: Jon Husted · Senator · OH
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Official title: A joint resolution 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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SJRES 50 would cancel a 2024 DOE rule requiring stricter energy certification and labeling for appliances and commercial equipment.
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What does this do?
SJRES 50 uses the to cancel a Department of Energy rule issued in October 2024. That rule set updated requirements for how appliance and equipment makers certify energy use, label products, and face penalties for noncompliance. If passed by both chambers and signed, the rule would be entirely voided.
Who does it affect?
Appliance and equipment manufacturers are most directly affected, as they would no longer face the updated certification and labeling requirements. Energy regulators at the DOE would also lose the enforcement tools granted by the rule.
Why does it matter?
Businesses and consumers who rely on energy labels to compare products may have access to less current labeling information if the rule is struck down. The DOE would lose its updated authority to enforce energy conservation certification standards.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedApr 28, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Apr 28, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.