S.jres50 - 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)
Summary
This document is a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 50) introduced in the Senate aiming to disapprove a rule issued by the Department of Energy (DOE). The rule concerns energy conservation standards for appliances, specifically certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for consumer products and commercial equipment. The resolution invokes Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which provides a mechanism for Congress to review and potentially disapprove agency rules.
Expected Effects
If the resolution passes both the Senate and the House of Representatives and is not vetoed by the President, the DOE rule will have no force or effect. This would mean that the existing regulations regarding energy conservation standards for appliances, as outlined in the disapproved rule, would not be implemented or enforced.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces compliance costs for manufacturers if the rule is deemed overly burdensome.
- Could prevent unintended consequences of the rule that might negatively impact product availability or consumer choice.
- Allows Congress to exert oversight over agency rulemaking, ensuring accountability.
- May lead to a re-evaluation of the energy conservation standards, potentially resulting in a more balanced approach.
- Could foster innovation if the existing standards are perceived as stifling technological advancements.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could lead to less energy-efficient appliances being sold, increasing energy consumption.
- May hinder efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
- Could create uncertainty for manufacturers who have already begun to comply with the rule.
- May undermine the DOE's authority to set energy conservation standards.
- Potentially delays the implementation of updated labeling requirements, making it harder for consumers to make informed choices.
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Constitutional Alignment
The resolution is an exercise of Congress's legislative powers, as granted by Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in the Congress. The Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5) provides a statutory mechanism for Congress to disapprove agency rules, which is consistent with the principle of legislative oversight of the executive branch. The resolution itself does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).