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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".
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''.
Summary
- Disapproves the Department of Energy's rule on energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers that was published on January 21, 2025
- Nullifies the rule and prevents it from having any force or legal effect
- Uses the congressional disapproval process under the Congressional Review Act
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Sponsor (1)
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Sen. Moody, Ashley (R-FL)
2 cosponsors
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Sen. Cotton, Tom (R-AR) -
Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)
Actions (2)
- Mar 27, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · senate
- Mar 27, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 27, 2025
Mrs. Moody (for herself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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”.
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 Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers” (90 Fed. Reg. 7464 (January 21, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. <all>
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