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H.J.Res. 75 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-9

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Became lawEnergy
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Passed HouseMar 27, 2025
Passed SenateMay 1, 2025
To PresidentMay 6, 2025
Became lawMay 9, 2025

What it does

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This 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

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  1. 2025-05-09Became Public Law No: 119-9.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-05-09Became Public Law No: 119-9.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-05-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-05-09Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2025-05-06Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2025-05-06Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2025-05-01Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  8. 2025-05-01Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 228. (consideration: CR S2726-2727) Roll call recordSenate
  9. 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
  10. 2025-04-30Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2683, S2695-2696)Senate
  11. 2025-04-30Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 224. Roll call recordSenate
  12. 2025-03-31Received in the Senate, read twice.Senate
  13. 2025-03-27Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  14. 2025-03-27On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 193 (Roll no. 78). (text: 3/26/2024 CR H1284) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  15. 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
  16. 2025-03-27Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1312)House floor actions
  17. 2025-03-26POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 75, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  18. 2025-03-26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
  19. 2025-03-26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 75.House floor actions
  20. 2025-03-26Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
  21. 2025-03-26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1284-1290)House floor actions
  22. 2025-03-24Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 242 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24, H.J. Res. 75 and H.R. 1048. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75 under a closed rule, and provides for consideration of H.R. 1048 under a structured rule. Also, the resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.House floor actions
  23. 2025-03-10Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  24. 2025-03-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  25. 2025-03-10Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Nothing 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

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Mar 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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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

How each member voted · Official record

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