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H.J.Res. 35Became law
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: Feb 4, 2025
Latest action date: Mar 14, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
Latest action
Mar 14, 2025
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Environmental Protection
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Oil and gas
Bill 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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Became Public Law No: 119-2.
PresidentLibrary of CongressBecame Public Law No: 119-2.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressSigned by President.
BecameLawLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
PresidentLibrary of CongressPresented to President.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenateReceived 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)
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: 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.
FloorLibrary of CongressMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
FloorHouse floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
FloorHouse floor actionsPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206, 1 Present (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H846)
FloorLibrary of CongressConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H859-860)
FloorHouse floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
FloorHouse floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
FloorHouse floor actionsRule 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H846-853)
FloorHouse floor actionsRules 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.
FloorHouse floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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