Trump Signs Resolution Killing EPA Methane Fee Rules for Oil and Gas Companies
This bill became law on March 13, 2025, and is no longer moving through Congress. Federal agencies are now responsible for carrying out the new rules. A companion bill in the Senate did not move forward.
Companion bill: Senators Move to Overturn EPA Rule Charging Oil and Gas Companies for Methane Waste →220–206
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Many tribal lands in states like New Mexico, North Dakota, and Oklahoma are near significant oil and gas production. The methane fee would have created a financial incentive for companies to reduce leaks and flaring near these communities. Without it, tribal members living near production sites lose a tool that could have improved local air quality and reduced waste of resources on tribal lands.
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (consideration: CR S1419)
The Senate has received the House-passed bill and will decide whether to take it up.
On the Joint Resolution
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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".
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