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SJRES 12

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".

119th Congress Introduced by John Barrasso and 26 co-sponsors

SJRES 12 would block EPA's new emissions charge rule for oil/gas, maintaining status quo and removing a mechanism to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
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Bill Summary · SJRES 12

Summary of SJRES 12: Congressional Disapproval of EPA Emissions Charge Rule

Overview

SJRES 12 is a joint congressional resolution that aims to disapprove and nullify a rule recently submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding a new "Waste Emissions Charge" for petroleum and natural gas systems.

Key Provisions

  • The resolution would formally disapprove and nullify the EPA's rule under the Congressional Review Act, preventing it from taking effect.
  • The EPA rule in question would have established procedures for a new "Waste Emissions Charge" that petroleum and natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage facilities would have been required to pay.
  • The charge was intended to incentivize these facilities to reduce methane and other waste emissions, with potential exemptions and "netting" provisions to provide compliance flexibility.

Impact and Implications

  • If passed, SJRES 12 would block the EPA's new emissions charge rule from being implemented, maintaining the status quo for regulations on methane and waste emissions in the oil and gas industry.
  • Supporters of the resolution argue the EPA rule was overly burdensome and would have increased costs for energy producers, ultimately harming consumers.
  • Critics contend that blocking the rule would remove an important mechanism for cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector.

Procedural Details

  • SJRES 12 was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2025 as a companion to the House version, HJRES 35.
  • The resolution is currently under consideration in the Senate, where it will need a simple majority vote to pass and advance to the House.
  • If both chambers pass the resolution, it would then be presented to the President, who could either sign it into law or veto it.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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