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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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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".

What this bill does

  • This resolution cancels a Department of Energy rule that set new energy efficiency standards for commercial walk-in coolers and freezers.
  • The rule affects manufacturers and businesses that use walk-in cooling equipment in food service and retail operations.
  • The cancellation takes effect immediately upon passage under the Congressional Review Act.

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  1. 01

    How might eliminating energy efficiency standards for commercial walk-in coolers affect operating costs for small restaurants and grocery stores over time?

  2. 02

    What evidence exists that the Department of Energy's efficiency standards imposed unreasonable compliance burdens on manufacturers compared to potential energy savings?

  3. 03

    Which stakeholders—consumers, businesses, or manufacturers—would bear the costs and benefits of removing these cooling equipment standards?

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-05-09 · President

    Became Public Law No: 119-7.

  2. 2025-05-09 · BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 119-7.

  3. 2025-05-09 · President

    Signed by President.

  4. 2025-05-09 · BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  5. 2025-05-05 · house · Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. 2025-05-05 · President

    Presented to President.

  7. 2025-04-07 · senate · Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. 2025-04-03 · senate · Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.

  9. 2025-04-03 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162.

  10. 2025-04-03 · senate · Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2144, S2147)

  11. 2025-04-02 · senate · Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2138)

  12. 2025-04-02 · senate · Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161. (CR S2137-2138)

  13. 2025-03-31 · senate · IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  14. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  15. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)

  16. 2025-03-27 · Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)

  17. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  18. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.

  19. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    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.

  20. 2025-03-27 · house · Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1307-1311)

  21. 2025-03-24 · house · Floor

    Rules 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.

  22. 2025-01-16 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  23. 2025-01-16 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  24. 2025-01-16 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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