H.J.Res. 24 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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".
H.J.Res. 24 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 16, 2025, sponsored by Stephanie I. Bice with 10 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 10
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-7
- Groups that lobbied
- 5
What it does
This 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseMar 27, 2025
- Passed the SenateApr 3, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMay 5, 2025
- Became lawMay 9, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-7. (May 9, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 3, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed53–42 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Apr 2, 2025 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–46 - On Passage
House · Mar 27, 2025 · Passed203–182
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Mar 27, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 2, 2025
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Apr 3, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
5 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Food Marketplace Inc
- Air-Conditioning, Heating, And Refrigeration Institute
- Sierra Club
- Air Conditioning, Heating And Refrigeration Institute (Ahri)
- Lg Electronics USA, Inc.
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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