What is the current status of HJRES 35?

HJRES 35 is currently: Became Law.

How did the House vote on HJRES 35?

In the House, the recorded vote was 220 yea to 203 nay (Passed).

How did the Senate vote on HJRES 35?

In the Senate, the recorded vote was 51 yea to 47 nay (Passed).

Who sponsored HJRES 35?

HJRES 35 was sponsored by August Pfluger (R), Rep.

Ends Methane Emissions Charge for Oil and Gas

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025

Became Law1 year ago

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Became Public Law No: 119-2.

Environmental ProtectionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightOil and gasAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies a rule that imposes charges on companies for exceeding methane emissions limits, allowing them to avoid these costs.

If you work in the oil and gas industry, this resolution allows companies to avoid paying charges on excess methane emissions starting immediately.

Who this affects

oil and gas companies

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution stops the Environmental Protection Agency from collecting charges on excess methane emissions from petroleum and natural gas systems.
2Without this resolution, companies would face financial penalties for exceeding methane emissions limits set by law.
3The resolution affects the implementation of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
4This action may lead to increased methane emissions, which contribute to climate change and air pollution.
5The resolution reflects ongoing debates about environmental regulations and their impact on the energy industry.

Read the detailed summary

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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Ends Methane Emissions Charge for Oil and Gas

IntroducedFebruary 4, 2025