H.J. Res. 24, Public Law 119-7

The Department of Energy’s standards published on December 23, 2024, have no legal effect.

What the law does ​

• Disapproves the Department of Energy’s rule for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
• Prevents the rejected rule from having force or effect.

Who it affects ​

• Manufacturers of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
• Businesses and other users of this commercial refrigeration equipment.

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 Department of Energy relating to “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers”. ​

This joint resolution rejects the Department of Energy’s rule setting energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. As a result, the rule has no legal effect.

Key takeaways

• Congress disapproved the Department of Energy rule on energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
• The rejected rule was published on December 23, 2024.
• The rule has no force or effect.
• The joint resolution was approved on May 9, 2025.