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H.J.Res. 24119th CongressSigned into lawLatest action May 9, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: 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".
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Congress voided a Dec. 2024 DOE rule on walk-in cooler/freezer efficiency; older standards now apply to manufacturers and buyers.
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The House passed HJRES 24, using the Congressional Review Act to cancel a Department of Energy rule issued in December 2024. That rule would have required walk-in coolers and freezers to meet stricter energy efficiency standards. With the rule now void, manufacturers and buyers must follow the older, existing energy standards instead.
Businesses that own, buy, or manufacture walk-in coolers and freezers are most directly affected. This includes supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, and food storage and distribution businesses across the country.
Supporters of canceling the rule argued the stricter requirements would raise equipment costs. Supporters of the original rule argued it would have lowered electricity bills over time and reduced overall energy use.
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Right now: the President signed it. It's law.Now law
Latest action: — Became Public Law No: 119-7.