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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".

H.J.Res. 75 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.J.Res. 75119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/10/2025REP. GOLDMANR-TX · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: DW-NOMINATE +0.80 (Sponsor Ranking)RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ENERGY

14 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 13 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Goldman, Craig (R-TX) (Introduced 03/10/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordRight · DW-NOMINATE +0.80 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 14 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action05/09/2025 Became Public Law No: 119-9.
Roll Call Votes3
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Public Law: Public Law 119-9

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Summary (2)

Public Law (05/09/2025)

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards.

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HJ 75 EH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. J. RES. 75

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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. 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.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Enrolled Bill (ENR)

HJ 75 ENR: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five 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. 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. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HJ 75 IH: 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 75IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 10, 2025Mr. Goldman of Texas submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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. 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.

RDS (RDS)

119 HJ 75 : 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”. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 75IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 31, 2025ReceivedJOINT RESOLUTIONProviding 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. 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.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

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All Actions (25)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/10/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/24/2025House floor actionsRules 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.
03/26/2025House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290)
03/26/2025House floor actionsRule 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.
03/26/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.
03/26/2025House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
03/26/2025House floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
03/27/2025House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)
03/27/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
03/27/2025House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284)
03/27/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
03/31/2025SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
04/30/2025SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224.
04/30/2025SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)
05/01/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228.
05/01/2025SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727)
05/01/2025SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
05/06/2025Library of CongressPresented to President.
05/06/2025House floor actionsPresented to President.
05/09/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
05/09/2025Library of CongressSigned by President.
05/09/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-9.
05/09/2025Library of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-9.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleProviding 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".
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textProviding 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".
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".

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (13)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (1)

CommitteeActivity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/10/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Energy

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