H.J.Res. 75
Became lawProviding 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".
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 9] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 52]] Public Law 119-9 119th Congress 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''. <<NOTE: May 9, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 75]>> Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 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. Approved May 9, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 75: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Mar. 26, 27, considered and passed House. Apr. 30, May 1, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2025): May 9, Presidential remarks. <all>
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In plain terms
This bill disapproves a specific rule from the Department of Energy that set energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. By passing this resolution, Congress is saying that the rule will not be enforced. This affects manufacturers and businesses that use these appliances, as they will not have to comply with the new standards that were proposed.
Hidden provisions
Congress disapproves 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' and such rule shall have no force or effect.
This provision accurately reflects the bill's intent to disapprove the rule, which is a significant action by Congress.
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