Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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".
Chamber: United States Senate (The United States of America)
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.
Sponsors
(21)
JHJohn Hoeven
Republican · Primary
SMCShelley Moore Capito
Republican · Primary
JLJames Lankford
Republican · Primary
KBBKatie Boyd Britt
Republican · Primary
SDSteve Daines
Republican · Primary
RMRoger Marshall
Republican · Primary
KCKevin Cramer
Republican · Primary
CLCynthia Lummis
Republican · Primary
JRJames Risch
Republican · Primary
RSRick Scott
Republican · Primary
MCMike Crapo
Republican · Primary
JJJames Justice
Republican · Primary
TTTommy Tuberville
Republican · Primary
JKJohn Kennedy
Republican · Primary
CHCindy Hyde-Smith
Republican · Primary
MRMike Rounds
Republican · Primary
TSTim Sheehy
Republican · Primary
TTThomas Tillis
Republican · Primary
Legislative Votes
United States Senate: Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 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".
Feb 26, 2025 Yes: 52
No: 47
Not Voting: 0
Absent: 1
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