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".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 12

119th Congress

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".

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hoeven

R - ND

Cosponsors

26

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the EPA rule on methane emissions charges for oil and gas systems under the Congressional Review Act, disapproving compliance procedures including netting and exemptions for the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

Latest Action

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This joint resolution nullifies the EPA rule on methane emissions charges for oil and gas systems under the Congressional Review Act, disapproving compliance procedures including netting and exemptions for the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.

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 entities in the oil and gas sector if their emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies EPA methane emissions charge rule
Uses Congressional Review Act disapproval
Blocks Methane Emissions Reduction Program procedures
Affects oil and gas sector emissions fees
Disapproves November 2024 EPA regulation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Oil and gas companies would not face the methane emissions charges under the disapproved rule. EPA would need to revise its methane emissions compliance procedures. Environmental regulations on the energy sector would be reduced.

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

12, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sjres-12