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".
A House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-14 — Became Public Law No: 119-2. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-04):
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 the oil and gas sector if the emissions exceed specified waste emissions thresholds.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jodey C. Arrington | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Troy Balderson | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Gabe Evans | R CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Mike Carey | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Michael A. Rulli | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Gary J. Palmer | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Dan Crenshaw | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| John Joyce | R PA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Robert E. Latta | R OH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | R NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-04 |
| H. Morgan Griffith | R VA 2025-02-13 |
| Rick W. Allen | R GA 2025-02-14 |
| Glenn Grothman | R WI 2025-02-14 |
| Derek Schmidt | R KS 2025-02-24 |
| Craig A. Goldman | R TX 2025-02-24 |
| Julie Fedorchak | R ND 2025-02-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.J.Res. 35 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.J.Res. 35?
H.J.Res. 35 is a House joint resolution (H.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. 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"..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.J.Res. 35 are available on congress.gov.
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