2025: Begich Voted To Disapprove A Rule That Established Energy Conservation Standards For Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. In March 2025, according to Congressional Quarterly, "the joint resolution that would provide for congressional disapproval of, and nullify, a January 2025 Energy Department final rule that prescribed new and amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment." The vote was on passage. The House passed the resolution by a vote of 214 to 193. [House Vote 78, [3/27/25]{.underline}; Congressional Quarterly, [3/27/25]{.underline}; Congressional Actions, [H.J.Res.75]{.underline}]
2025: Begich Voted To Disapprove A Rule That Established Energy Conservation Standards For Walk-In Freezers And Coolers. In March 2025, according to Congressional Quarterly, "the joint resolution that would provide for congressional disapproval of, and nullify, a December 2024 Energy Department final rule that prescribed new and amended energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers." The vote was on passage. The House passed the resolution by a vote of 203 to 182. [House Vote 77, [3/27/25]{.underline}; Congressional Quarterly, [3/27/25]{.underline}; Congressional Actions, [H.J.Res.24]{.underline}]