H.J. Res. 75 · Signed into law · Energy

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".

Sponsor: Craig A. Goldman (R-TX)

What it does

• Nullify the Department of Energy's January 21, 2025 final rule establishing new and amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezer equipment.
• Prevent the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy from implementing the energy efficiency standards that would have applied to commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Restore previous energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment by voiding the updated rule.

Official 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.

Latest action

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

Committee: House Energy and Commerce