H.J.Res.75 — 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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.75
| Bill | H.J.Res.75 — 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 193 / Present 0 / Not Voting 23 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 5 | 193 | 0 | 15 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 75, titled “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’,” is a joint resolution passed by Congress to disapprove a specific rule set by the Department of Energy (DOE).
This resolution targets a rule that established new energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The DOE’s rule aimed to enhance energy efficiency, thereby reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with these appliances. By disapproving this rule, HJRES 75 effectively prevents the implementation of the revised energy standards.
The resolution was introduced to provide Congress with a mechanism to counteract regulatory actions perceived as overly burdensome or unnecessary. It falls under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to review and potentially reject federal regulations. The passage of HJRES 75 indicates a legislative intent to maintain the status quo regarding energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment.
The bill affects the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy within the DOE, along with manufacturers and stakeholders in the commercial refrigeration industry who would have been required to comply with the new standards. The disapproval may benefit these stakeholders by alleviating regulatory compliance costs and preserving existing market practices.
HJRES 75 was introduced in the 119th Congress and successfully passed through both chambers, culminating in its enactment as Public Law No: 119-9. The law signifies a legislative check on executive regulatory authority, reflecting the ongoing debate over energy policy and regulatory oversight in the United States.
Yea (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (193)
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 (23)
J
John Garamendi
L
Lucy McBath
