H.J. Res. 75, Public Law 119-9

The Department of Energy’s standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers cannot take effect or be enforced.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the Department of Energy rule published on January 21, 2025.
• Declares that the rejected rule has no legal force or effect.

Who it affects ​

• Manufacturers and users of commercial refrigeration equipment.
• The Department of Energy and its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Context ​

The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.

Breakdown ​

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”. ​

This joint resolution rejects a Department of Energy rule setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The rule has no legal force or effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the Department of Energy rule published on January 21, 2025.
• The rule concerned energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment.
• The rejected rule cannot take effect or be enforced.
• The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.