Pub. L. 119-8 - 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

Affects: 5 U.S.C. §§

That Congress disapproves 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” (89 Fed. Reg. 81994 (October 9, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Legislative History

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 42:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025):

Mar. 5, considered and passed House.

Apr. 29, 30, considered and passed Senate.

DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025):

May 9, Presidential remarks.