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".

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This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a Department of Energy rule that established energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. The rule, published on January 21, 2025, set efficiency requirements for commercial refrigeration equipment. By passing this resolution, Congress is exercising its authority to disapprove and overturn regulations issued by federal agencies. If enacted, the Department of Energy rule would have no legal force or effect, and the agency would be prohibited from issuing a substantially similar rule in the future without new congressional authorization. This means the energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment outlined in the January 2025 rule would not go into effect.

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