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US SJRes50
US SJRes50A 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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Introduced
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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".
AI Summary
This joint resolution is a congressional mechanism to nullify a specific rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) related to energy conservation standards for appliances. The resolution uses the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code), which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn federal agency rules. Specifically, the resolution targets a DOE rule published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024, concerning certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for consumer products and commercial equipment. By passing this resolution, Congress would effectively invalidate the rule, preventing it from being implemented or enforced. This type of action is relatively rare but provides Congress with a way to check regulatory agency actions and ensure that new regulations align with legislative intent.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/50/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres50/BILLS-119sjres50is.pdf |
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