Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise, obviously, in strong support of H.J. Res. 24, legislation that I authored which uses the Congressional Review Act to overturn regulations by the Biden administration. I was extremely excited this morning to be notified that I have a Statement of Administration Policy from President Trump on this legislation, which I include in the Record. Statement of Administration Policy H.J. Res. 24--Joint Resolution, Providing for Congressional Disapproval 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''--Rep. Bice, R-OK, and 10 cosponsors The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 24, a joint resolution to disapprove the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ``Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers.'' The December 23, 2024 rule adopts amended energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers impacting commercial vendors who store food, beverages, flowers, and other goods that require chilling at low temperatures. The rule, issued in the final days of the previous Administration, imposes complex energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers, leading to unnecessary costs on small businesses and everyday Americans. If H.J. Res.…”