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".

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy titled  Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers  and published on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new and amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment in order to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified.

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Timeline

1. 10 March 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 March 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 March 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 March 2025

   Reported

   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.

   Source: Floor

5. 26 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.

   Source: Floor

6. 26 March 2025

   Floor

   The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

   Source: Floor

7. 26 March 2025

   Floor

   Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290)

   Source: Floor

8. 27 March 2025

   Passed

   Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

9. 27 March 2025

   Vote

   On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)

   Source: Floor

10. 27 March 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)

    Source: Floor

11. 27 March 2025

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)

    Source: Floor

12. 31 March 2025

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 30 April 2025

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.

    Source: Floor

14. 1 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)

    Source: Floor

15. 1 May 2025

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.

    Source: Floor

16. 6 May 2025

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

17. 6 May 2025

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

18. 9 May 2025

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 119-9.

    Source: President

19. 9 May 2025

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

20. 9 May 2025

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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Documents

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• Enrolled Bill

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• Public Law

  Public Law · EN · 10 May 2025

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• Public Law

  summary · EN · 9 May 2025

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• Received in Senate

  Received in Senate · EN · 31 March 2025

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• Engrossed in House

  Engrossed in House · EN · 27 March 2025

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• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 10 March 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 March 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Gary Palmer · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Troy Balderson · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moore, Riley [R-WV-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · R · Cosponsor
• Scott Perry · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · R · Cosponsor
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