4 Bills Became Law in May 2025
Another light month. The bills that did pass are focused on de-regulation
Apologies for the delay this month, I was traveling and the congress.gov API was broken.
In May, four bills became law. Mostly focusing on de-regulation and removing certain oversight powers from both the Department of Energy as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
-Mike
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".
Sponsor: Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Bill Introduced: 2025-02-21
Became Public Law on: 2025-05-23Bill Summary:
Nullifies the National Park Service's rule regarding motor vehicle regulations in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Affects regulations that limit the use of off-road and all-terrain vehicles in specific areas of the recreation area.
The area impacted is located in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah.
The resolution aims to restore previous regulations prior to the rule issued on January 13, 2025.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]
Bill Introduced: 2025-03-10
Became Public Law on: 2025-05-09Bill Summary:
Nullifies the Department of Energy's final rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment.
The original rule aimed to enhance energy efficiency for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.
The standards were intended to reflect the maximum achievable energy efficiency improvements that are both technologically feasible and economically justified.
The resolution impacts regulations governing energy conservation in the commercial refrigeration sector.
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications".
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Bill Introduced: 2025-02-27
Became Public Law on: 2025-05-09Bill Summary:
Nullifies the CFPB rule defining larger participants in the general-use digital consumer payment application market.
Targets nonbank entities with an annual transaction volume of at least 50 million.
Excludes small business concerns from the definition of larger participants.
Removes supervisory authority of the CFPB over specified payment apps.
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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
Sponsor: Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]
Bill Introduced: 2025-01-15
Became Public Law on: 2025-05-09Bill Summary:
Nullifies the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters.
The rule aimed to implement improved energy efficiency standards deemed technologically feasible and economically justified.
The resolution impacts regulations that would have enhanced energy conservation for consumer water heaters.
Repealing the rule may hinder advancements in energy efficiency and environmental benefits associated with gas-fired water heating technology.