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".
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This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule regarding energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers, effectively nullifying the rule. The resolution is straightforward, focusing solely on the disapproval of the specific rule without additional provisions.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 162 · 2025-04-03
52 Yea · 41 Nay · 0 Present · 5 Not voting — Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Joint Resolution</question>
<vote_title>H.J. Res. 24</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Joint Resolution Passed
Actions (24)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2025-01-16 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-01-16 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-03-24 | 19:43:25 | Rules 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. |
| 2025-03-27 | 09:17:55 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1307-1311) |
| 2025-03-27 | 09:18:00 | 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. |
| 2025-03-27 | 09:18:17 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24. |
| 2025-03-27 | 09:50:59 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2025-03-27 | 10:18:20 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307) |
| 2025-03-27 | 10:18:20 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307) |
| 2025-03-27 | 10:18:22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-03-31 | — | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
| 2025-04-02 | — | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2138) |
| 2025-04-02 | — | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161. (CR S2137-2138) |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162. |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 42. Record Vote Number: 162. |
| 2025-04-03 | — | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2144, S2147) |
| 2025-04-07 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-05-05 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-05-05 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-7. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-7. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
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