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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".

Senate Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 76

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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vo

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Schiff

D - CA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

This resolution would nullify an EPA rule that extended deadlines for oil and gas facilities to comply with methane emission standards, restoring the original stricter timeline for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Latest Action

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would nullify an EPA rule that extended deadlines for oil and gas facilities to comply with methane emission standards, restoring the original stricter timeline for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by Environmental Protection Agency titled <em>Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule </em>and published on July 31, 2025. The rule extended (1) certain deadlines for performance standards concerning control devices, equipment leaks, storage vessels, process controllers, and vent systems at crude oil and natural gas facilities; (2) the date for future implementation of the Methane Super Emitter Program; and (3) a state plan submittal deadline. Thus, the joint resolution restores the original deadlines that were applicable before the extensions made by the rule.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies EPA deadline extensions for methane rules
Restores original emission control timelines
Affects oil and natural gas facilities nationwide
Reinstates Methane Super Emitter Program schedule

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Oil and gas companies would face tighter deadlines to install methane capture equipment and reduce emissions. This could increase near-term compliance costs but accelerate climate benefits from reduced methane leaks.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Administrative law and regulatory procedures

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

76, 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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sjres-76