VoterlyS.J.Res. 12: 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".
119th Congress · Sponsored from North Dakota · In progress
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In progress
- Introduced 2025-02-04
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 26
- Latest action Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] introduced S.J.Res. 12. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does S.J.Res. 12 do?
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 …
Who sponsored S.J.Res. 12?
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R) of North Dakota is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for S.J.Res. 12?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is S.J.Res. 12 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In progress." See the latest action above for details.