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".

Question at stake

Plain-language summary

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.

Source: Congress.gov

Why it matters

In committee

Votes

• On the Joint ResolutionApr 30, 2025Joint Resolution Passed . 52 to 46
• On the Motion to ProceedApr 30, 2025Motion to Proceed Agreed to . 52 to 46
• On PassageMar 5, 2025Passed . 222 to 203

Source: Roll-call records, Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Andrew S. ClydeR. GA

Key cosponsors

• Claudia TenneyR. NY
• Derek SchmidtR. KS
• Mary E. MillerR. IL
• Doug LaMalfaR. CA
• Mike HaridopolosR. FL

Source: Congress.gov

Sources

• Bill text and statusCongress.gov
• Roll-call votesCongress.gov