Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
- Introduced Feb 4
- Committee Feb 4
- Passed House Feb 26
- Passed Senate Feb 27
- To President Mar 4
- Law Mar 14
Where it stands
Law since Mar 14, 2025Introduced Feb 4, 2025, law 38 days later
592d ago Mar 14, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-2.
Final votes
Senate 52-47
House 220-206
2 roll calls on this bill
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Votes
Senate roll 97
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment
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52-47
Passed
House roll 52
On Passage
R 214-1 D 6-205
220-206
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Summary
This joint resolution eliminates an annual waste emissions charge on oil or gas facilities under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently collects a waste emissions charge from specific types of oil or gas facilities, such as onshore or offshore facilities that produce oil or gas, for exceeding emission thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions and methane emissions.
Full summary1 paragraphs
Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published by the EPA on November 18, 2024.
Library of Congress summary, Mar 14, 2025
Summary versions
- Public LawMar 14, 2025
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025
Actions
- Signed by President.Mar 14, 2025
- Became Public Law No: 119-2.Mar 14, 2025
- HousePresented to President.Mar 4, 2025
- SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (consideration: CR S1419)Feb 27, 2025
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Feb 27, 2025
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Feb 26, 2025
- HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)Feb 26, 2025
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859-860)Feb 26, 2025
- HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 35, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.Feb 26, 2025
- HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.Feb 26, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.Feb 26, 2025
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.Feb 26, 2025
All actions17
- HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.Feb 26, 2025
- HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H846-853)Feb 26, 2025
- HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours.Feb 25, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Feb 4, 2025
Bill record
Text versions5
- Public LawMar 15, 2025PDF: Public Law
- Received in SenateFeb 27, 2025PDF: Received in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 26, 2025PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors19 cosponsors
- Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Sponsor, Feb 4, 2025
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Earl Carter (R-GA-1)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Gary Palmer (R-AL-6)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- John Joyce (R-PA-13)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-1)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Michael Rulli (R-OH-6)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Mike Carey (R-OH-15)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY-23)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Randy Weber (R-TX-14)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Robert Latta (R-OH-5)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- H. Griffith (R-VA-9)Joined Feb 13, 2025
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI-6)Joined Feb 14, 2025
- Rick Allen (R-GA-12)Joined Feb 14, 2025
- Craig Goldman (R-TX-12)Joined Feb 24, 2025
- Derek Schmidt (R-KS-2)Joined Feb 24, 2025
- Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)Joined Feb 25, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: H.J. Res. 35, a joint resolution providing for Congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions”Feb 26, 2025As posted by the House Committee on Rules on February 24, 2025
Titles1
Official titles
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects7
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
Related bills2
- S.J.Res. 12 119th, Public law contains the text, Identical bill A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
- H.Res. 161 119th, Related bill, Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) 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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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