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".

Sponsored byRep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TX· Introduced 10 mars 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-9.

9 mai 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 5 juin 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.

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25 actions

Signed by President.
9 mai 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
9 mai 2025 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
9 mai 2025 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
9 mai 2025 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
6 mai 2025 · President
Presented to President.
6 mai 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
1 mai 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
1 mai 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
1 mai 2025 · Floor
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
30 avril 2025 · Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
30 avril 2025 · Floor
Received in the Senate, read twice.
31 mars 2025 · IntroReferral
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
27 mars 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
27 mars 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 mars 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
27 mars 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 mars 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 mars 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
26 mars 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
26 mars 2025 · Floor

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Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TX

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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

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Energy

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationFood industry and servicesLighting, heating, cooling

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Energy and Commerce Committee
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