S.J.Res. 12
IntroducedA 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".
Latest Action
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2/27/2025 • Senate
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.
Introduced in Senate • 2/4/2025
Topics & Subjects
Congressional Votes (1)
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (27)
Party Breakdown
Sponsor
Cosponsors (26)
Bill Journey
Originated in the Senate
Introduced
February 4, 2025
Committee Review
February 20, 2025
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Floor Debate
February 26, 2025
Passed Chamber
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (2)
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· Congress.gov, CRS, Senate, USAspending, FEC, LDA · Record updated Sep 8, 2026
- Congress.govLibrary of CongressStatus, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and textRecord updated Sep 8, 2026 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:08 PM ET
- CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.govOfficial summarySummary of the “Introduced in Senate” version, Feb 4, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:08 PM ET
- Senate roll-call votesU.S. SenateRoll-call results on this billLatest roll call Feb 26, 2025 · Loaded Nov 1, 2026, 4:08 PM ET
- USAspending.govU.S. Department of the TreasuryRelated Federal Spending section
- FEC filingsFederal Election CommissionFunding & Lobbying section
- Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the HouseFunding & Lobbying section
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