Bills · 119th Congress · Energy

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 Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 4/3/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 40 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican53 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 3/27/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic6 Yea · 182 Nay · 25 Not voting
  • Republican196 Yea · 0 Nay · 20 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for certain walk-in coolers and freezers, including the new limits on maximum daily energy consumption for walk-in non-display doors. Under the joint resolution, walk-in non-display doors and walk-in refrigeration systems are no longer required to comply with the new standards.

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 23, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required walk-in non-display doors to comply with those standards by December 23, 2027, and walk-in refrigeration systems to comply with them by December 31, 2028.

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Sponsor
Rep. Stephanie I. Bice ( Republican · OK-5)
Cosponsors
10
Introduced
1/16/25
Policy area
Energy
Status
1/16/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1/16/25Introduced in House
3/24/25Rules 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.
3/27/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/27/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
3/27/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
3/27/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/27/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
3/27/25Rule 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.
3/27/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1307-1311)
3/31/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
4/2/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2138)
4/2/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161. (CR S2137-2138)
4/3/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.
4/3/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.
4/3/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2144, S2147)
4/7/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/5/25Presented to President.
5/9/25Became Public Law No: 119-7.
5/9/25Signed by President.