H.J.Res. 75 Became law · Public Law 119-9 Energy

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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Sponsor Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] Introduced March 10, 2025 Cosponsors 13 (13 R) Latest action May 9, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateMay 1, 2025·Roll 228·H.J.Res. 75
H.J.Res. 75
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 75

Joint Resolution Passed52–45
R 52–0 D 0–43 I 0–2
SenateApr 30, 2025·Roll 224·H.J.Res. 75
Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 75
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 75

Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–46
R 52–0 D 0–44 I 0–2
HouseMar 27, 2025·Roll 78·H.J.Res. 75
Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to “Energy…
On Passage

Passed214–193
R 209–0 D 5–193

Actions

May 9, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-9.
May 9, 2025 Signed by President.
May 6, 2025 Presented to President.
May 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 1, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
May 1, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
Apr 30, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
Apr 30, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
Mar 31, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 27, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 27, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
Mar 27, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
Mar 27, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
Mar 26, 2025 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.
Mar 26, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 26, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
Mar 26, 2025 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.
Mar 26, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290)
Mar 24, 2025 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 242 Reported to House. 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.
Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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