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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-12| Senate
| Updated: 2/27/2025
John Hoeven
Republican Senator
North Dakota
Cosponsors (26)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Environment and Public Works Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question is titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" and was published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would formally reject the EPA's regulation concerning emissions charges for the petroleum and natural gas industries. Consequently, if this resolution is enacted, the aforementioned EPA rule would be nullified and would possess no legal standing or impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress
SJRES 118-122A 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".
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
View VoteIndefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
Environmental Protection
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
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".
USA119th CongressSJRES-12| Senate
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional authority to disapprove a specific rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rule in question is titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions" and was published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024. By passing this resolution, Congress would formally reject the EPA's regulation concerning emissions charges for the petroleum and natural gas industries. Consequently, if this resolution is enacted, the aforementioned EPA rule would be nullified and would possess no legal standing or impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress
SJRES 118-122A 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".
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
View VoteIndefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
John Hoeven
Republican Senator
North Dakota
Cosponsors (26)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
Environment and Public Works Committee
Environmental Protection
- 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