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: Energy Conservation Standards for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products".
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Joint Resolution 176 (HJRES 176) from the 118th Congress is a legislative measure proposing congressional disapproval of a Department of Energy (DOE) rule concerning energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products. The resolution seeks to nullify the DOE's rule under the authority granted by chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which governs congressional review of federal regulations. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but has since failed or expired without further action. No detailed summary or full text of the bill is publicly available, limiting the ability to analyze specific provisions or impacts.
HJRES 176 aimed to reject a DOE energy conservation rule for certain refrigeration products but did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately expired.
- The bill targets a DOE rule titled 'Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products.'
- It uses the congressional review process under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, to disapprove the rule.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 2, 2024, and has since failed or expired.
["Entities subject to the DOE's energy conservation standards for miscellaneous refrigeration products, including manufacturers and distributors of such products, may benefit if the rule is disapproved.", 'The Department of Energy and regulatory bodies may experience reduced regulatory enforcement responsibilities if the rule is nullified.']
['The absence of detailed bill text and summary limits understanding of the specific regulatory changes and their implications.', 'Disapproval of energy conservation standards could affect energy efficiency goals and environmental policy outcomes.', 'The legislative process for disapproval under chapter 8 involves strict timelines and procedural requirements that may impact implementation.']
This resolution is part of the congressional review process allowing Congress to reject recently issued federal regulations. It reflects ongoing legislative oversight of executive branch rulemaking, particularly in the energy policy domain. The referral to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce aligns with the committee's jurisdiction over energy regulations. The bill's failure or expiration indicates it did not secure sufficient legislative support or priority during the session.
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['Potential reduction in energy efficiency improvements for miscellaneous refrigeration products if the DOE rule is disapproved.', 'Possible impact on environmental goals related to energy conservation and emissions reduction.', 'Shifts in market dynamics for refrigeration product manufacturers depending on regulatory compliance costs.']
The lack of a publicly available official summary and full bill text limits comprehensive transparency and public understanding of the bill's specific provisions and impacts. Monitoring the congressional review process and committee actions is essential to track regulatory oversight and legislative responses to executive branch rulemaking in the energy sector.
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