Legislative Activity

This joint resolution expresses Congress's disapproval of a recent rule issued by the Department of Energy concerning appliance standards. The rejected rule covered certification, labeling, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. By passing this resolution, Congress nullifies the DOE's new energy conservation requirements.

This Act mandates an annual review of the Code of Federal Regulations using artificial intelligence systems developed in partnership with NIST to identify redundant or outdated rules. If an agency confirms an AI-flagged regulation is unnecessary, it must be removed or updated within 30 days using an expedited process. This legislation aims to rapidly streamline federal regulations by leveraging technology to eliminate obsolete requirements.

This joint resolution disapproves and nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that withdrew a technical amendment to Ohio's air quality plan. The disapproval is made under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn agency regulations.