The record

LegislationLegislation· May 2025
H.J.Res. 24 Signed into law

Sponsored by Stephanie I. Bice (R)

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".

Cancels energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.

Tradeoff

Eliminates stricter energy-use limits for walk-in coolers, freezers, and non-display doors that were set to take effect in 2027–2028. No offset or alternative requirement replaces the standards.

What's in it

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The House passed this 203-182 on March 27, 2025. The Senate agreed to proceed on April 2, 2025 (51-46). The Senate then passed it 53-42 on April 3, 2025, and it became law.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jan 16, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Energy and Commerce(Jan 16, 2025)

  3. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed(Roll #77 · Mar 27, 2025)

    203 yeanay 182

  4. Senate

    Received from the House

    Received(Mar 31, 2025)

  5. Senate

    On the

    Motion to Proceed to H.J. Res. 24

    Motion to Proceed Agreed to(Roll #161 · Apr 2, 2025)

    51 yeanay 46

  6. Senate

    On the Joint Resolution

    Joint Resolution Passed(Roll #162 · Apr 3, 2025)

    53 yeanay 42

  7. House

    Sent to the President

    (May 5, 2025)

  8. White House · Signature

    Signed

    Donald Trump (R)

  9. Enacted

    Became law(May 9, 2025)

Final passage· 119th Congress · 2025–2027