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".

1/27/2025, 11:44 AM

This 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 amended 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.

Bill 119 hjres 24 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question, proposed by the Department of Energy, seeks to establish energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. These standards would likely impact manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses that use these types of equipment.

If Bill 119 hjres 24 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the Department of Energy's proposed rule. This could potentially prevent the implementation of the energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 24 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses energy conservation standards for specific types of equipment. It highlights the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially overturning regulations proposed by federal agencies.
Congress
119

Number
HJRES - 24

Introduced on
2025-01-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This 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 amended 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.

Bill 119 hjres 24 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question, proposed by the Department of Energy, seeks to establish energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. These standards would likely impact manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses that use these types of equipment.

If Bill 119 hjres 24 is passed, it would signify Congress's disapproval of the Department of Energy's proposed rule. This could potentially prevent the implementation of the energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 24 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses energy conservation standards for specific types of equipment. It highlights the role of Congress in overseeing and potentially overturning regulations proposed by federal agencies.

Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Summary1/27/2025

This 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 ...


Latest Action1/16/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.