Bill · S.J.Res. 50· Senate(119-SJRES-50)
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".
- Introduced
- 4/28/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jon Husted
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy. The rule pertains to the "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment." If passed, the resolution would render that rule ineffective. The resolution was introduced in the Senate on April 28, 2025.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Business owners benefit from the removal of mandatory certification and labeling costs associated with the disapproved rule.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
By nullifying the Department of Energy rule, it removes new certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements that could impose compliance costs on businesses.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2
The resolution reduces the regulatory reach of a federal agency, which aligns with a preference for limiting federal authority.
The opposite
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-4
The disapproval of the Department of Energy's energy conservation standards may reduce the effectiveness of efforts to lower carbon emissions through appliance efficiency.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3
Eliminating energy conservation and labeling requirements may weaken the regulatory framework meant to protect environmental efficiency standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the Department of Energy Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution ensures that the specific energy conservation standards regarding certification, labeling, and enforcement have no force or effect. This would prevent the implementation of the requirements detailed in 89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Energy Conservation Standards: The disapproval would prevent the Department of Energy's rule regarding "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment" from being enforced.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions-4Improves Environmental Protections-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+2
- 4/28/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Introduced in Senate
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