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Today, significant developments transpired in Washington, D.C., as the House of Representatives approved two resolutions, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75, counteracting regulations set by the Biden-Harris Administration concerning commercial refrigeration standards. Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, expressed their shared perspective on this legislative move.

“The Biden-Harris Administration placed new and harmful regulations on commercial refrigeration units, yet another example of needless regulation raising prices for businesses and families while failing to provide cost savings or increasing food safety,” stated Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “These Congressional Review Act resolutions are a critical part of our work to eliminate costly and burdensome regulations that failed to serve the American people. Thank you to Congressman Goldman and Congresswoman Bice for your leadership on these important issues.”

Congressman Craig Goldman remarked on the continued endeavor to dissolve regulations perceived as financially burdensome. “Today, the House continues its efforts to repeal costly regulations imposed during the final months of the Biden administration. The passage of my resolution, H.J. Res. 75, is a key step in eliminating unnecessary regulations that would have increased costs for small businesses and consumers. I appreciate Chairman Guthrie and my colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee for their support in rolling back excessive regulations on small businesses.”

Emphasizing the operational impact on numerous businesses, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice expressed concern over the implications of these regulations for vital commercial sectors. “Today, House Republicans acted to overturn more last-minute environmental regulations from the Biden Administration. Walk-in coolers and freezers are essential for pharmacies, convenience stores, food processing facilities, food banks, restaurants, and many other establishments nationwide,” said Congresswoman Bice. “This regulation, which had an estimated cost of a billion dollars, would have been crippling for businesses throughout the country, especially in rural areas. We must continue to push back against federal overreach, and I appreciate the support of my colleagues on this critical measure.”

The resolutions, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 75, led respectively by Congresswoman Stephanie Bice and Congressman Craig Goldman, aim to nullify energy conservation standards set for commercial refrigeration units. Proponents argue these standards could impose prohibitive costs without commensurate efficiency benefits, particularly affecting smaller businesses.