H.J.Res. 24 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-7
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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Signed May 9, 2025 · Introduced January 16, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5) · 10 cosponsors (10 R)
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Official title
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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedJan 16
- Committee—
- House—
- SenateApr 3
- SignedMay 9
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (20)
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HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
- Text: Engrossed in House
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SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
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SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161. (CR S2137-2138)
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
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Became Public Law No: 119-7.
Signed by President.
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HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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HouseRules 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.
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HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
HouseRule 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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1307-1311)
- Text: Engrossed in House
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SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2138)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161. (CR S2137-2138)
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.
SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2144, S2147)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-7.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 10 cosponsors.
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- TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy…
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Sponsor: Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)
- Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)
- Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA-9)
- Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)
- Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD-0)
- Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA-11)
- Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)
- Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)
- Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA-10)
- Rep. Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)
- Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
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