What it does
SourcedThis joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for certain walk-in coolers and freezers, including the new limits on maximum daily energy consumption for walk-in non-display doors. Under the joint resolution, walk-in non-display doors and walk-in refrigeration systems are no longer required to comply with the new standards.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers and submitted by the Department of Energy (DOE) on December 23, 2024. Under the rule, DOE adopted energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that DOE determined was technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required walk-in non-display doors to comply with those standards by December 23, 2027, and walk-in refrigeration systems to comply with them by December 31, 2028.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, May 9, 2025).
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What has happened
Sourced- 2025-05-09Became Public Law No: 119-7.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-05Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-04-03Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-03-27Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-01-16Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedNothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-7 yet (checked Oct 27, 2026). Many laws need no new rules: they set penalties, name a building, or fund something directly.
Recorded votes
SourcedMar 27, 2025 · House roll call 77 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 203–182
R 197 yes, 0 no, 20 present or not votingD 6 yes, 182 no, 25 present or not voting
Apr 2, 2025 · Senate roll call 161 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 51–46
R 51 yes, 0 no, 2 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
Apr 3, 2025 · Senate roll call 162 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 53–42
R 53 yes, 0 noI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 40 no, 5 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
- Andrew S. Clyde R-GA-9
- Erin Houchin R-IN-9
- Dusty Johnson R-SD-At Large
- Barry Loudermilk R-GA-11
- Mark B. Messmer R-IN-8
- Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
- Scott Perry R-PA-10
- Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
- Claudia Tenney R-NY-24