H.J.Res. 75 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-9
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".
The law is a single resolving clause, the same as when it was introduced.
Signed May 9, 2025 · Introduced March 10, 2025 in the House
Sponsor: Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12) · 13 cosponsors (13 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 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.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
How it became law
- IntroducedMar 10
- Committee—
- House—
- SenateMay 1
- SignedMay 9
As introduced: 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.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (17)
Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
Cosponsor joined
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
- Text: Introduced in House
1 section
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.
Cosponsor joined
HousePOSTPONED 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.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
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 H1284-1290)
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
- Text: Engrossed in House
1 section, no changes
SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
- Text: Received in Senate
1 section, no changes
SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
1 section, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-9.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 13 cosponsors.
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- TextThat Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of the Office of Energy…
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Sponsor: Rep. Craig Goldman (R-TX-12)
- Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)
- Rep. Earl Carter (R-GA-1)
- Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)
- Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)
- Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX-26)
- Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)
- Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)
- Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN-8)
- Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV-2)
- Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)
- Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)
- Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA-10)
- Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
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