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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 35

119th Congress

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".

Became Public Law No: 119-2.

Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott DesJarlais

Representative

Republican

TN-4

Cosponsors

19

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This Congressional Review Act resolution would nullify an EPA rule implementing compliance procedures for the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. The program charges oil and gas facilities an annual fee on methane and greenhouse gas emissions that exceed specified thresholds, with the rule outlining netting and exemption procedures.

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-2.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Congressional Review Act resolution would nullify an EPA rule implementing compliance procedures for the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. The program charges oil and gas facilities an annual fee on methane and greenhouse gas emissions that exceed specified thresholds, with the rule outlining netting and exemption procedures.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled <em>Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions </em>and published on November 18, 2024. The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the EPA collects an annual charge on emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector if the emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies EPA methane emissions charge compliance rule
Blocks fee collection on oil and gas sector emissions
Eliminates netting and exemption procedures for facilities
Uses Congressional Review Act to overturn agency action
Affects Inflation Reduction Act methane fee program

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Oil and gas companies would not face federal methane emission fees under this rule. Environmental advocates argue the fees are needed to reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions. The oil and gas industry would save on compliance costs and potential emission charges.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Air quality

Climate change and greenhouse gases

Congressional oversight

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Oil and gas

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

35, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hjres-35