The Constituency

H.J.Res. 24 · 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".

Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Became law

What does this mean?

The Department of Energy (the federal agency that sets efficiency rules for appliances and equipment) had created new rules requiring walk-in coolers and freezers — the kind used by grocery stores, restaurants, and warehouses — to use less energy, with manufacturers needing to comply by 2027 and 2028. This resolution cancels those new efficiency rules before they take effect, meaning businesses that buy or make these walk-in coolers and freezers won't be required to meet the stricter energy-saving standards the Department of Energy had planned to phase in.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Introduced in House

Jan 16, 2025

Referred to Committee

Jan 16, 2025

Passed House

Mar 27, 2025

Received in Senate

Mar 31, 2025

Passed Senate

Apr 3, 2025

Presented to President

May 5, 2025

Signed by President

May 9, 2025

Became Law

May 9, 2025

Full action history (20)

Jan 16, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 16, 2025Introduced in House

Mar 24, 2025Rules 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.

Mar 27, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 27, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)

Mar 27, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)