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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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 5/1/25Joint 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 · 43 Nay · 2 Not voting
- Republican52 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 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
- Democratic5 Yea · 193 Nay · 15 Not voting
- Republican208 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Not voting
- Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
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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.
Status
3/10/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/10/25Introduced 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.
3/26/25POSTPONED 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.
3/26/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/26/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
3/26/25Rule 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.
3/26/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290)
3/27/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/27/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
3/27/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
3/27/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
3/31/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
4/30/25Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
4/30/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
5/1/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
5/1/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
5/1/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
5/6/25Presented to President.
5/9/25Became Public Law No: 119-9.
5/9/25Signed by President.