H.J. Res. 24 · Signed into law · Energy

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".

Sponsor: Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK)

What it does

• Nullifies the Department of Energy rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers submitted on December 23, 2024.
• Reverses amended energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers that the DOE had adopted to improve energy efficiency.
• Restores prior energy conservation requirements for walk-in cooler and freezer equipment.

Official 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.

Latest action

May 9, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-7.

Committee: House Energy and Commerce