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".

Sponsored byRep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX· Introduced 4 février 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-2.

14 mars 2025·1 year ago

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Public Law · Updated 5 juin 2026

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.

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.

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Signed by President.
14 mars 2025 · President
Signed by President.
14 mars 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
14 mars 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
14 mars 2025 · President
Presented to President.
4 mars 2025 · President
Presented to President.
4 mars 2025 · Floor
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. (consideration: CR S1419)
27 février 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
27 février 2025 · Floor
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.
27 février 2025 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
26 février 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
26 février 2025 · Floor
POSTPONED 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.
26 février 2025 · Floor
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 debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.
26 février 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
26 février 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859-860)
26 février 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
26 février 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
26 février 2025 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
26 février 2025 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H846-853)
26 février 2025 · Floor
Rules 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.
25 février 2025 · Floor

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19 cosponsors

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Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX

Cosponsors

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Republican:Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large]ND
Republican:Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]KS
Republican:Rep. Goldman, Craig [R-TX-12]TX
Republican:Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]WI
Republican:Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA
Republican:Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]VA
Republican:Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]CO
Republican:Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]OH
Republican:Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]PA
Republican:Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]OH
Republican:Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]GA
Republican:Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6]AL
Republican:Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]NY
Republican:Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
Republican:Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]OH
Republican:Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]TX
Republican:Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]IA
Republican:Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]TX
Republican:Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]TX

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Environmental Protection

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas

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Energy and Commerce Committee
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- Referred To4 Feb 2025

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