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".

# Summary of HJRES 42 **What It Does:** This bill cancels a Department of Energy rule issued in October 2024 that updated how appliances and equipment are certified, labeled, and monitored for energy efficiency. The rule applied to common household items like washing machines and dishwashers, as well as commercial equipment like air conditioning systems. The original rule was meant to modernize reporting requirements and give the DOE better information to classify products and enforce energy standards.

By passing this resolution, Congress rejected those changes. **Who It Affects:** The bill impacts manufacturers of appliances and industrial equipment, consumers who rely on energy labels to compare product efficiency, and the Department of Energy's ability to enforce efficiency standards. It also reflects a broader disagreement over the appropriate role of federal regulations in appliance standards. **Current Status:** The bill has been signed into law, meaning the DOE rule has been officially nullified. This is one of several recent efforts in Congress to roll back regulations using a legislative tool that allows lawmakers to disapprove of federal rules, typically along partisan lines.