Congress·In Committee·S.J.Res. 44

A joint resolution 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 Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Commercial Refrigeration: Blocking New Energy Standards

Mar 27, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for committee consideration. It is not currently moving forward.

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Unlikely to pass

This resolution faces a difficult path because it would likely be vetoed by the president if it reached their desk.

Key Points

This resolution aims to cancel a Department of Energy rule that requires commercial refrigerators and freezers to meet higher energy efficiency standards.
If passed, the rule would be treated as if it never existed, and the Department of Energy would be prohibited from creating a similar rule in the future.
The policy affects manufacturers of cooling equipment and businesses like grocery stores or restaurants that need to buy or replace large refrigerators.
Supporters of the resolution argue that the new standards are too costly for businesses, while the original rule was intended to reduce energy waste and lower electricity bills.

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Mar 27, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Mar 27, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A joint resolution 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 Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Bill NumberSJRES 44

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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