Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)
A resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 19 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097-7098)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day." It serves to celebrate the economic and environmental benefits resulting from private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. The resolution highlights how energy efficiency has received bipartisan support for over 50 years. It also notes that these efforts have led to significant energy savings and cost avoidance. Finally, the Senate calls on the people of the United States to observe this day with various activities.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill highlights that energy efficiency has reduced energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent, resulting in direct savings to taxpayers.
- Scored +2
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill states that cutting energy waste saves consumers billions of dollars on utility bills.
- Scored +2
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
The bill states that cutting energy waste saves consumers billions of dollars on utility bills.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Savings for Consumers: The text states that cutting energy waste saves United States consumers billions of dollars on utility bills every year.
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Taxpayer Savings: Energy efficiency policies and partnerships have reduced energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent since the mid-1970s, which results in direct savings to United States taxpayers.
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Job Creation: The resolution notes that more than 2,300,000 individuals in the United States are currently employed across the energy efficiency sector.
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Economic Output and Competitiveness: The text highlights that the United States has doubled its energy productivity since 1980, allowing business and industry to become more innovative and competitive in global markets.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that energy efficiency makes business and industry more innovative and competitive. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill states that cutting energy waste saves consumers billions of dollars on utility bills. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill states that cutting energy waste saves consumers billions of dollars on utility bills. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill notes that energy efficiency results in cost avoidance for consumers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill highlights economic benefits derived from energy efficiency policies that affect all consumers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill highlights that energy efficiency has reduced energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent, resulting in direct savings to taxpayers. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The resolution notes that increased energy productivity has allowed business and industry to become more innovative and competitive. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill notes that over 2,300,000 people are currently employed in the energy efficiency sector. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill notes that energy efficiency contributes to business and industry becoming more competitive in global markets.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill celebrates the environmental benefits driven by energy efficiency policies. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill notes that energy efficiency saves consumers billions of dollars on utility bills annually.
- 10/9/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097-7098)
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Angus KingIndependent · Maine
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Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
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