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".

# Summary of HJRES 75 **What It Does:** This bill cancels a new Department of Energy regulation that would have required commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezer units to meet stricter energy efficiency standards. The regulation was finalized in January 2025 and aimed to reduce energy consumption in these appliances where it was considered both technically possible and economically practical. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily impacts businesses that use commercial refrigeration equipment, including grocery stores, restaurants, and other food service operations.

It also affects manufacturers of this equipment and consumers who might have benefited from lower energy costs through more efficient appliances. **Current Status:** The bill has already been signed into law, meaning the new energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration have been officially eliminated. This was accomplished through Congress's "Congressional Review Act," which allows lawmakers to overturn federal regulations within a certain timeframe.