H.J.Res.24 — 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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.24
| Bill | H.J.Res.24 — 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 203 / Nay 182 / Present 0 / Not Voting 45 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 197 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| D | 6 | 182 | 0 | 25 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 24, introduced in the 119th Congress, is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a specific rule promulgated by the Department of Energy (DOE) concerning energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. This resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations.
The rule in question, which was submitted by the DOE, establishes new energy conservation standards intended to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption in commercial refrigeration units. By disapproving this rule, HJRES 24 effectively nullifies the DOE’s regulatory framework, preventing the implementation of the proposed energy standards.
The resolution impacts the DOE and the manufacturers and users of walk-in coolers and freezers, including businesses in the food service, retail, and distribution sectors. By blocking the energy conservation standards, the resolution may benefit these industries by alleviating compliance costs associated with upgrading equipment to meet the new efficiency requirements. However, it may also hinder potential energy savings and environmental benefits that could have resulted from the implementation of the standards.
Funding for the enforcement of the original rule would have been managed through the DOE’s existing budget for energy efficiency programs. The disapproval of the rule means that no additional funding will be allocated for its implementation.
Key timelines include the introduction of HJRES 24, its passage through both chambers of Congress, and its subsequent signing into law, which occurred on April 6, 2023. As Public Law No: 119-7, the resolution is now in effect, officially nullifying the DOE’s proposed energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.
Yea (203)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (182)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Mannion
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Not Voting (45)
J
John Garamendi
L
Lucy McBath
