**Congress Blocks New Energy Standards for Coolers and Freezers**

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23 days ago - Politics

Congress Passes Resolution to Block New Energy Standards for Coolers and Freezers

The House of Representatives recently voted to approve a resolution that blocks new energy-saving rules for walk-in coolers and freezers, which are often used in restaurants and grocery stores. This vote, driven mainly by House Republicans, allows businesses to continue using older energy guidelines that are less strict.

The resolution aims to stop the updated energy rules set by the Department of Energy. These rules would have required businesses to make upgrades to their coolers and freezers, which supporters argue would have saved energy and reduced costs in the long term. However, many businesses worried that making these updates could be expensive and disruptive.

By passing this resolution, Congress has decided to let businesses operate without having to follow the stricter energy-saving guidelines. This means they can save money now by avoiding costly upgrades but may face higher energy costs in the future. Critics are concerned that this decision could slow down efforts to use energy more responsibly and harms the environment.

Overall, the outcome of this vote has significant implications for how businesses will manage energy consumption. While they may benefit financially in the short term, there are serious questions about the long-term impact on energy conservation and the health of the environment.

This is a resolution passed by Congress to block a rule from the Department of Energy.

  1. The key point is that Congress does not agree with new rules for energy-saving standards for special refrigerators called walk-in coolers and freezers.

  2. This resolution stops these energy standards from being put into action.

  3. The action taken means that the proposed rules, which were meant to save energy, will not be enforced.

  4. This decision may impact businesses that use these coolers and freezers, as they won’t have to follow stricter energy-saving rules.

  5. The resolution was submitted by several representatives on January 16, 2025, and was sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.

385 votes

Yes

203

No

182

Not Voting

45

  1. Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  2. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 161.
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  3. Received in the Senate.
  4. Received in Senate

    This is a decision by Congress to block a new energy rule for big coolers and freezers.

    • Congress disapproves a rule made by the Department of Energy.
    • This rule was about energy-saving standards for walk-in coolers and freezers.
    • The rule will not be enforced, meaning it won’t be put into action.
    • The House of Representatives voted on this decision on March 27, 2025.
  5. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
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  7. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 182 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H1307)
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  8. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
  10. 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.
  11. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 242. (consideration: CR H1307-1311)
  12. Engrossed in House

    This is a resolution that stops new energy rules for large coolers and freezers.

    1. Congress does not agree with the new energy rules from the Department of Energy.
    2. These rules were about saving energy for walk-in coolers and freezers, which are big appliances used in stores and restaurants.
    3. The resolution says these rules are not valid and won’t be put into action.
    4. Congress passed this resolution on March 27, 2025.

    This means stores and restaurants won’t have to follow the new energy-saving rules, possibly affecting their energy costs and how they operate.

  13. 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.
  14. Introduced in House

    This is a resolution passed by Congress to block a rule from the Department of Energy.

    1. The key point is that Congress does not agree with new rules for energy-saving standards for special refrigerators called walk-in coolers and freezers.

    2. This resolution stops these energy standards from being put into action.

    3. The action taken means that the proposed rules, which were meant to save energy, will not be enforced.

    4. This decision may impact businesses that use these coolers and freezers, as they won’t have to follow stricter energy-saving rules.

    5. The resolution was submitted by several representatives on January 16, 2025, and was sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  16. Introduced in House