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".
- Introduced Feb 4
- Committee Feb 4
- Passed Senate Next
- Passed House Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Feb 4, 2025Next: Senate vote
608d ago Feb 27, 2025: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Final votes
Senate 52-47
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
Senate roll 96
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure
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52-47
Agreed to
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Summary
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
Library of Congress summary, Feb 4, 2025
Summary versions
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2025
Actions
- SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)Feb 27, 2025
- SenateIndefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.Feb 27, 2025
- SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)Feb 26, 2025
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)Feb 26, 2025
- SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Feb 20, 2025
- SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.Feb 20, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateFeb 4, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Feb 4, 2025
Bill record
Text versions2
- Placed on Calendar SenateFeb 20, 2025PDF: Placed on Calendar Senate
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeDischarged From Feb 20, 2025Referred To, Feb 4, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors26 cosponsors
- Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)Sponsor, Feb 4, 2025
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- James Justice (R-WV)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- James Lankford (R-OK)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- James Risch (R-ID)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- John Barrasso (R-WY)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- John Kennedy (R-LA)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Katie Britt (R-AL)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Kevin Cramer (R-ND)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Markwayne Mullin (R-OK)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Mike Crapo (R-ID)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Mike Lee (R-UT)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Mike Rounds (R-SD)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Pete Ricketts (R-NE)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Rand Paul (R-KY)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Rick Scott (R-FL)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Roger Marshall (R-KS)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Roger Wicker (R-MS)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Steve Daines (R-MT)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Ted Cruz (R-TX)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Thomas Tillis (R-NC)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)OriginalJoined Feb 4, 2025
- John Cornyn (R-TX)Joined Feb 6, 2025
- Deb Fischer (R-NE)Joined Feb 25, 2025
Amendments0
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Titles1
Official titles
- 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".Official Title as Introduced
Subjects7
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
Related bills1
- H.J.Res. 35 119th, Contained in public law, Identical bill 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".
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