Bills · HJRES 35
BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 35Oil and gasAir quality
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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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a direct intervention by Congress to block a significant environmental regulation aimed at the oil and gas industry. If this bill passes, the EPA's planned "Waste Emissions Charge" would be scrapped, meaning companies in the petroleum and natural gas sector would not be financially penalized for certain excess emissions, such as methane.
This decision impacts the ongoing debate about climate change and the role of regulation in controlling greenhouse gas emissions. If the bill becomes law, it could lead to higher levels of methane and other 'waste' emissions than if the EPA rule had gone into effect, potentially contributing to air quality issues and climate change. If the bill does not pass, the EPA's rule would likely proceed, creating a financial incentive for companies to reduce their emissions, which could impact operational costs and potentially consumer prices, but also contribute to environmental protection.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Congress officially disapproves the Environmental Protection Agency's rule relating to a "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems."
This is the central action of the bill, directly preventing the EPA from implementing a charge on excess emissions from oil and gas operations.
PROVISION 02
The disapproved EPA rule "shall have no force or effect."
This legally nullifies the EPA's regulation, ensuring it cannot be implemented or enforced.
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19 EVENTSMAR 14
Signed by President.
MAR 14
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
MAR 4
Presented to President.
FEB 27
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 35
Congress119th
StatusBecame Law
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionMar 14, 2025
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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 35Oil and gasAir quality
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, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 14, 2025
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BECAME LAW
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