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HJRES. 24 · 119th Congress

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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Bill details

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Status: Became Public Law No: 119-7.
Bill ID: 119hjres24
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-7.

Summary

Introduced in House

This 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 amended 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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/16/2025

District impact notes

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NEUTRAL
3/16/2026

This bill nullifies a Department of Energy rule that set new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. • The change could affect local businesses that use this refrigeration equipment, potentially influencing their energy costs and operational efficiency. • Local public services may need to consider how these standards impact energy consumption and sustainability initiatives in the community. • There may be questions about how the removal of these standards could affect overall energy efficiency goals and the balance between regulatory oversight and industry flexibility. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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Roll calls that reference this bill in official data.

2 roll calls
Senate · 119 / 1 · Roll 162
On the Joint Resolution
Date: 4/3/2025Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · 119 / 1 · Roll 161
On the Motion to Proceed
Date: 4/2/2025Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

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