Skip to content
Govbase
Govbase
Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 75

Commercial Refrigerators: Blocking New Energy Efficiency Rules

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".

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Signed Into Law

This legislation has been enacted.

Legislative Progress

House

214193

Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Congress is moving to cancel a new rule from the Department of Energy that would have set stricter energy-saving standards for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
  • This action targets equipment used in businesses like grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores, rather than the fridges people have in their homes.
  • If this resolution becomes law, the Department of Energy cannot move forward with these specific efficiency requirements, and the old rules will stay in place.
  • This move prevents the government from enforcing the new standards published in January 2025, which were designed to reduce energy consumption in the commercial food industry.

Milestones

8 milestones21 actions
May 9, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-9.

May 9, 2025

Signed by President.

May 6, 2025House

Presented to President.

May 1, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

May 1, 2025Senate

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

Vote Results

3 votes
HousePassedPassageMar 27, 2025

On Passage

214
193
Democrat
5193 · 15
Republican
2090 · 8
View full roll call
SenatePassedProceduralApr 30, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

52
46
Democrat
044 · 1
Republican
520 · 1
Independent
02
View full roll call
SenatePassedMay 1, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

52
45
Democrat
043 · 2
Republican
520 · 1
Independent
02
View full roll call

Related Bills

1 bill

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberHJRES 75
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-9.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(13)
R: 13

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.