Methane Emissions Reduction Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 5964 Methane Emissions Reduction Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

Congress

118

Number

HR - 5964

Introduced on

2023-10-17

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

10/25/2023

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Energy

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/8/2023

Methane Emissions Reduction Act

This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities.

Latest Action11/3/2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.