S.J.Res. 12 · Where this bill is now
Became law through another bill
Its text was included in H.J.Res. 35, Public Law 119-2 (per the Congressional Research Service). This bill number itself: In committee.
See H.J.Res. 35 on Congress.gov ↗
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks EPA methane emissions charge rule
This is a disapproval resolution, which means Congress is voting to cancel an EPA rule that took effect in November 2024. The rule sets up how oil and gas companies comply with the Methane Emissions Reduction Program, which charges them an annual fee if their methane and other greenhouse gas emissions go above certain limits.
How it affects you
If this resolution passes, oil and gas companies would no longer have to pay those emissions charges or follow the EPA's compliance procedures. Most everyday people wouldn't see a direct change, though it could affect energy prices and environmental policy depending on how companies respond.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 4, 2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions 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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.J.Res. 12
JOINT RESOLUTION
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".
Sponsor: Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 27, 2025: “Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Proceed · Feb 26, 2025
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 52–47
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Republicans | 52 | 0 | 1 |
Source: senate.gov · roll call 96
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.