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Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 35

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".

Trump Signs Resolution Killing EPA Methane Fee Rules for Oil and Gas Companies

Legislative Progress

House

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Senate
President
Law

Key Points

Energy EnvironmentEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

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.

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State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

5 milestones19 actions
Mar 14, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-2.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Mar 14, 2025

Signed by President.

The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.

Mar 4, 2025House

Presented to President.

Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Feb 27, 2025Senate

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.

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedPassageFeb 26, 2025

On Passage

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206
Democrat
6205 · 4
Republican
2141 · 3
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SenatePassedFeb 27, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

52
47
Democrat
045
Republican
520 · 1
Independent
02
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Source Information

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".

Bill NumberHJRES 35
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionBecame Public Law No: 119-2.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(19)
R: 19

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