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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".

Introduced Mar 10, 2025

Latest action (May 9, 2025) Became Public Law No: 119-9.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Energy
Issues
Climate & EnergyEconomy & Taxes
Legislative subjects (5)
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of EnergyEnergy efficiency and conservationFood industry and servicesLighting, heating, cooling

Summary

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a Department of Energy rule establishing energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers, published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025. If enacted, the resolution would nullify the rule and prevent it from taking effect or remaining in effect. The House passed this disapproval on March 27, 2025.

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Sponsor (1)
13 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Craig A. Goldman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • LOCKHEED MARTIN $33,821
  • LMBILP $26,400
  • KELLY HART $26,100
  • DOUBLE EAGLE ENERGY $23,600
  • STUDENT $20,800

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Craig A. Goldman → · Outside spending →

Actions (21)
  1. May 9, 2025 Became Public Law No: 119-9.
  2. May 9, 2025 Signed by President.
  3. May 6, 2025 Presented to President. · house
  4. May 1, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
  5. May 1, 2025 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727) · senate
  6. May 1, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
  7. Apr 30, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696) · senate
  8. Apr 30, 2025 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224. · senate
  9. Mar 31, 2025 Received in the Senate, read twice. · senate
  10. Mar 27, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  11. Mar 27, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284) · house
  12. Mar 27, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
  13. Mar 27, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312) · house
  14. Mar 26, 2025 POSTPONED 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. · house
  15. Mar 26, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. · house
  16. Mar 26, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75. · house
  17. Mar 26, 2025 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. · house
  18. Mar 26, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290) · house
  19. Mar 24, 2025 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. · house
  20. Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  21. Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House

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More bills on these subjects (8)

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  • HR 191 — Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 4 subjects)
  • S 2882 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 5450 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 4553 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 1968 — Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HJRES 15 — 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 Water Heating Equipment". (shares 4 subjects)
  • S 2943 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (shares 4 subjects)

Text versions (4)
  • Received in Senate · Mar 31, 2025
  • Engrossed in House · Mar 27, 2025
  • Introduced in House · Mar 10, 2025
  • Enrolled Bill

Full text

JOINT RESOLUTION

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”.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Office of 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” (90 Fed. Reg. 7464; published January 21, 2025) and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Passed the House of Representatives March 27, 2025.

Attest:

Clerk. 119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. J. RES. 75

JOINT RESOLUTION

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”.

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