H.J. Res. 42, Public Law 119-8

The rule’s certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for certain consumer products and commercial equipment have no legal force or effect.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the Department of Energy rule.
• Voids the rule’s certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements.

Who it affects ​

• Manufacturers and sellers of covered consumer products.
• Manufacturers and sellers of covered commercial equipment.
• Department of Energy officials responsible for appliance standards and enforcement.

Context ​

The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.

Breakdown ​

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”. ​

This joint resolution rejects a Department of Energy rule on certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. The rule has no legal force or effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the Department of Energy rule.
• The rule addressed certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements for certain consumer products and commercial equipment.
• The rejected rule has no force or effect.
• The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.