Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2025-02-04

Bill 119 SJRes 12 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule in question outlines procedures for facilitating compliance with waste emissions charges, including provisions for netting and exemptions. The resolution falls under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, Congress is seeking to disapprove of the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution is non-partisan and aims to provide a thoughtful analysis of the potential impacts of the EPA's rule on the industry and the environment. It is written at a 10th grade level to ensure accessibility and understanding for a wide audience. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 12 is a detailed and factual summary of the congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. It highlights the importance of oversight and accountability in regulatory processes to ensure the protection of both industry interests and environmental concerns.

Recent Activity

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Alternative Names

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".

Associated Legislation

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".

Policy Areas

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Air quality

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Oil and gas

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]

Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]

Zamir Nash