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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-35| House
| Updated: 3/14/2025
August Pfluger
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (19)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution enacts congressional disapproval of a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . The rule, published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024, outlined procedures for facilitating compliance, including netting and exemptions, for a waste emissions charge applicable to petroleum and natural gas systems . By passing this resolution, Congress exercises its authority under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, to nullify agency regulations. Consequently, the EPA's rule regarding waste emissions charges for the oil and gas industry is rendered without any legal force or effect .
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-228Providing 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".
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-223Providing 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 in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H846-853)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859-860)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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)
View VotePresented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
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".
USA119th CongressHJRES-35| House
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This joint resolution enacts congressional disapproval of a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) . The rule, published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024, outlined procedures for facilitating compliance, including netting and exemptions, for a waste emissions charge applicable to petroleum and natural gas systems . By passing this resolution, Congress exercises its authority under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, to nullify agency regulations. Consequently, the EPA's rule regarding waste emissions charges for the oil and gas industry is rendered without any legal force or effect .
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Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-228Providing 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".
Bill from Previous Congress
HJRES 118-223Providing 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 in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H846-853)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859-860)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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)
View VotePresented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
August Pfluger
Republican Representative
Texas
Cosponsors (19)
Rick W. Allen (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)
Energy and Commerce Committee
Environmental Protection
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas