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Congress·In Progress·3 months ago

Senators Move to Block EPA Rule That Gave Oil and Gas Companies More Time to Cut Emissions

Impact Analysis

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

Key Points

  • This resolution aims to cancel a recent rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that gave oil and gas companies more time to meet new climate standards. If passed, it would force these companies to follow the original, faster schedule for reducing pollution.
  • The EPA rule being targeted had pushed back the dates for when companies must upgrade their equipment to stop leaks of methane and other harmful gases. Lawmakers sponsoring this resolution want to remove those extensions to ensure environmental protections happen sooner.
  • This move mainly affects the energy industry, specifically companies that run oil and gas wells and processing plants. It also impacts people living near these sites who are concerned about air quality and the pace of climate change efforts.
  • If this resolution becomes law, the EPA would be prevented from issuing a similar rule in the future that gives the industry more time to comply with these specific climate standards.
Energy Environment

Milestones

3 milestones5 actions
Nov 19, 2025Senate

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

Sep 16, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.

Sep 16, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Sep 4, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sep 4, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralNov 19, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

46
51
Democrat
44 – 0 · 1
Republican
1 – 51 · 1
Independent
1 – 0 · 1
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberSJRES 76
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.

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Cosponsors

(1)
D: 1

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