S.J.Res. 44Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

A joint resolution 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 Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Introduced March 27, 2025

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This joint resolution directs Congress to disapprove the Department of Energy's rule that sets energy‑conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator‑freezers. By disapproving the rule, it would prevent the standards from becoming law or being enforced. The action mainly affects manufacturers and users of commercial refrigeration equipment, as well as the DOE's regulatory program.

Key Provisions

  • Congress disapproves the DOE rule on energy‑conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, and the rule shall have no force or effect.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

March 27, 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

March 27, 2025

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. J. RES. 44

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 27, 2025

Mrs. Moody (for herself and Ms. Ernst) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

JOINT RESOLUTION

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 Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers.

That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers (90 Fed. Reg. 7464 (January 21, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.