Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 24) 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; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 75) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1048) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen disclosure requirements relating to foreign gifts and contracts, to prohibit contracts between institutions of higher education and certain foreign entities and countries of concern, and for other purposes.
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Ms. Foxx, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Establishes House procedures for considering CRA resolutions disapproving DOE energy efficiency standards for walk-in coolers/freezers and commercial refrigerators, plus the REAL Reforms Act on higher education.
Who Benefits and How
Commercial refrigeration industry benefits if DOE standards are overturned. For-profit colleges may benefit from higher education amendments.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Energy efficiency advocates face rollback of equipment standards. Consumer energy costs may increase over time without efficiency standards.
Key Provisions
- HJ Res 24: Disapprove walk-in cooler/freezer efficiency standards
- HJ Res 75: Disapprove commercial refrigerator efficiency standards
- One hour debate on each resolution
- Also provides for HR 1048 (REAL Reforms Act) on higher education
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Procedural rule for CRA disapproval of DOE energy efficiency standards and Higher Education Act amendments
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Facilitate CRA disapproval of Biden-era energy efficiency rules"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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