SJRES 12
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".
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.
Bill status
- Status
- Failed
- Sponsor
- Sen. John Hoeven [R-ND]
- Cosponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Introduced
- 2025-02-04
- Latest action
- 2025-02-27: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-02-27: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-02-27: Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
- 2025-02-26: Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
- 2025-02-26: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
- 2025-02-20: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.