What it does
SourcedThis joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards.
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025. Under the rule, the office adopted new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment to achieve the maximum improvement in energy efficiency that is technologically feasible and economically justified. The rule required the equipment to comply with the those standards by January 22, 2029.
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: 119-9.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-06Presented to President.Library of Congress
- 2025-05-01Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-03-27Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
- 2025-03-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
After it became law
SourcedNothing in the Federal Register names Public Law 119-9 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 78 · needed 1/2
On Passage: Passed 214–193
R 209 yes, 0 no, 8 present or not votingD 5 yes, 193 no, 15 present or not voting
Apr 30, 2025 · Senate roll call 224 · needed 1/2
On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–46
R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 44 no, 1 present or not voting
May 1, 2025 · Senate roll call 228 · needed 1/2
On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed 52–45
R 52 yes, 0 no, 1 present or not votingI 0 yes, 2 noD 0 yes, 43 no, 2 present or not voting
Cosponsors
- Troy Balderson R-OH-12
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
- Dan Crenshaw R-TX-2
- Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
- Brandon Gill R-TX-26
- Erin Houchin R-IN-9
- Michael Lawler R-NY-17
- Mark B. Messmer R-IN-8
- Riley M. Moore R-WV-2
- Dan Newhouse R-WA-4
- Gary J. Palmer R-AL-6
- Scott Perry R-PA-10
- Claudia Tenney R-NY-24