What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Top Winners · Companies that benefit if SJRES.12 passes
80% confidence
As a major integrated oil and gas producer, ExxonMobil would avoid compliance costs and fees from the EPA's methane waste emissions charge rule if this disapproval resolution passes. The bill text specifically targets the rule 'Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems'.
80% confidence
Chevron, as a large natural gas and petroleum producer, would benefit from the disapproval of the EPA rule imposing charges on waste emissions from petroleum and natural gas systems, avoiding potential regulatory costs.
75% confidence
EOG Resources, as an exploration and production company focused on oil and natural gas, would avoid the waste emissions charge rule's compliance burdens and fees if the rule is disapproved.
75% confidence
ConocoPhillips, a major independent exploration and production company, would benefit from the elimination of the EPA's methane waste emissions charge rule, reducing operational costs.
Top winners identified by GovGreed LLM analysis.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on SJRES.12
Senate
520-470
PASSED
Democrats
0 yea
450 nay
Republicans
520 yea
0 nay
Independents
0 yea
20 nay
Action Timeline
2025-02-27
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2025-02-27
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
2025-02-26
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
2025-02-26
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
2025-02-20
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
2025-02-20
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-02-20
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2025-02-04
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-02-04
Introduced in Senate
Frequently Asked Questions
Did SJRES.12 pass?
SJRES.12 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: 36%.
What does SJRES.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 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.
Who sponsored SJRES.12?
SJRES.12 was sponsored by John Hoeven (R-North Dakota).
What companies benefit from SJRES.12?
Top public companies expected to benefit: XOM, CVX, EOG. Affected sectors: energy.
Full Bill Text
119 SJ 12 PCS: 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”. U.S. Senate 2025-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA Calendar No. 14 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 12 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 4, 2025 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mr. Lee , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Britt , Mr. Daines , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Cramer , Ms. Lummis , Mr. Risch , Mr. Scott of Florida , Mr. Cruz , Mr. Paul , Mr. Crapo , Mr. Justice , Mr. Tuberville , Mr. Kennedy , Mrs. Hyde-Smith , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Sheehy , Mr. Tillis , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Wicker , Mr. Ricketts , Mr. Barrasso , and Mr. Cornyn ) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works February 20, 2025 Committee discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar 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 . That Congress disapproves 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 (89 Fed. Reg. 91094 (November 18, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect. February 20, 2025 Committee discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c) , and placed on the calendar
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