S.J.Res. 76 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Sep 4, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBlocks EPA oil and gas deadline extensions
This joint resolution would cancel an EPA rule that pushed back several deadlines related to pollution control at oil and natural gas facilities. The rule had extended deadlines for things like equipment leak repairs, storage vessel standards, and a program that targets methane emissions. Canceling the rule would restore the original, earlier deadlines.
How it affects you
If you work in oil and natural gas production, this would mean tighter timelines for meeting federal pollution control standards. State environmental agencies responsible for overseeing these facilities would also face the earlier deadlines for submitting their implementation plans to the federal government.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Sep 4, 2025)
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by Environmental Protection Agency titled 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 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.
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. 76
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 "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".
Sponsor: Sen. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA) · Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Environmental Protection · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 19, 2025: “Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Proceed · Nov 19, 2025
Motion to Proceed Rejected 46–51
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Republicans | 1 | 51 | 1 |
1 member voted against most of their party: 1 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 622
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Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.