SJRES 50 · in committee · significant
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".
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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".
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What this bill does
- This joint resolution cancels a Department of Energy rule updating efficiency standards and labeling for appliances and equipment.
- The rule affected manufacturers of consumer products like washing machines and dishwashers, plus industrial equipment makers.
- The resolution uses the congressional disapproval process under federal law to nullify the rule effective immediately.
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Started by Cosponsor
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How would appliance manufacturers' compliance costs and product timelines change if this rule were canceled versus remaining in effect?
- 02
What evidence exists that the Department of Energy's efficiency standards increased consumer prices or reduced product availability in affected markets?
- 03
Which consumer groups or industries would benefit most from eliminating these labeling and efficiency requirements, and which might face trade-offs?
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Sponsor · R-OH
Jon Husted
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Introduced 2025-04-28
Legislative timeline
2025-04-28 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-04-28 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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