H.J.Res.42 - 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
H.J.Res.42 is a joint resolution introduced in the House of Representatives aiming to disapprove a rule submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE). The rule concerns the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards, specifically focusing on certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. The resolution seeks to nullify the DOE rule, preventing it from taking effect.
Expected Effects
If passed, H.J.Res.42 would prevent the Department of Energy's rule regarding appliance standards from being implemented. This would mean that the existing regulations, or lack thereof, would remain in place. The immediate effect would be a halt to the changes in certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions as outlined in the disapproved rule.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces compliance costs for manufacturers if the new rule is seen as overly burdensome.
- May prevent disruptions in the availability or affordability of certain appliances if the rule's requirements are difficult to meet.
- Could allow for more flexibility and innovation in appliance design if manufacturers are not constrained by the new standards.
- Might prevent job losses in industries that rely on the manufacturing or distribution of appliances that do not meet the new standards.
- Could be seen as a check on executive power, reinforcing congressional oversight of agency regulations.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could lead to less energy-efficient appliances being sold, increasing energy consumption and costs for consumers.
- May result in less accurate or informative labeling, making it harder for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Could hinder efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.
- Might create uncertainty for manufacturers who have already begun to comply with the new rule.
- Potentially weakens the federal government's ability to enforce energy conservation standards.
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Constitutional Alignment
This resolution invokes Congress's power to disapprove agency rules under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which is often referred to as the Congressional Review Act (CRA). Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution vests all legislative powers in Congress, implying the power to oversee and check the executive branch's implementation of laws. The CRA is a mechanism by which Congress can exercise this oversight.
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).