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".

4/7/2025, 12:53 PM

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new and amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment in order to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified.

Bill 119 hjres 75 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. The rule in question pertains to the Energy Conservation Program and specifically focuses on setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances is being challenged by Congress.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide oversight and ensure that the rule proposed by the Department of Energy is in the best interest of the American people. By disapproving of the rule, Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject regulations that may have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 75 is a measure aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, particularly when it comes to energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances. It highlights the importance of congressional oversight in safeguarding the interests of the public.
Congress
119

Number
HJRES - 75

Introduced on
2025-03-10

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/10/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new and amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment in order to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified.

Bill 119 hjres 75 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. The rule in question pertains to the Energy Conservation Program and specifically focuses on setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances is being challenged by Congress.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide oversight and ensure that the rule proposed by the Department of Energy is in the best interest of the American people. By disapproving of the rule, Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject regulations that may have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 75 is a measure aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, particularly when it comes to energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances. It highlights the importance of congressional oversight in safeguarding the interests of the public.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding 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".

Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Summary3/24/2025

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers,...


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Received in the Senate.