H.J.Res. 75
119th Congress
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".
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Cosponsors
25
Actions
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Amendments
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Committees
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Since introduced
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
9 May 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Public Law · Updated 5 June 2026
This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.
Timeline
25 actions
Signed by President.
9 May 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
9 May 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
9 May 2025 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
9 May 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
6 May 2025 · President
Presented to President.
6 May 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
1 May 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
1 May 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
30 April 2025 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
30 April 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice.
31 March 2025 · IntroReferral
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
27 March 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
27 March 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
27 March 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
27 March 2025 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
26 March 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
26 March 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
26 March 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
26 March 2025 · Floor
Sponsorship
13 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TXCosponsors
- Republican13100%
- Republican:Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]NY
- Republican:Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]TX
- Republican:Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]NY
- Republican:Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8]IN
- Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
- Republican:Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]PA
- Republican:Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]WA
- Republican:Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2]WV
- Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX
- Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
- Republican:Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]IN
- Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
- Republican:Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]FL
Classification
Policy area
EnergyLegislative subjects
Committees
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Energy and Commerce Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To10 Mar 2025
Cosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 0 on 10 March 2025 to 13 on 25 March 2025.
Track 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". as it moves through Congress
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