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119th Congress · S.J.Res. 12 · Final

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".

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.

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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".
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Sponsor

  • Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] · [R-ND] · H001061
    Rep-ND current · 3 terms · @SenJohnHoeven · 5 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Current term (3 total)

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Republican
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2023-01-03
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2029-01-03
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338 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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338 Russell Senate Office Building
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (15)

  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Energy (senate) · senate · rank 8
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 6 · site
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (senate) · senate · rank 11 · site
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • Water and Power (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1

Social media

District offices (5)

  • 220 E. Rosser Ave., Room 312, U.S. Federal Building, Bismarck, ND, 58501 · 701-250-4618 · fax 701-250-4484 · 46.80901129999999,-100.7882597
  • 123 Broadway North, Suite 201, Fargo, ND, 58102 · 701-239-5389 · fax 202-228-5112 · 46.8778235,-96.7894805
  • 102 N. Fourth St., Room 108, Federal Building, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 · 701-746-8972 · 47.9255358,-97.03273929999999
  • 100 1st St. SW, Suite 107, Minot, ND, 58701 · 701-838-1361 · fax 701-838-1381 · 48.2351551,-101.2950057
  • 204 N. Main St., #516, Watford City, ND, 58854 · 701-609-2727 · 47.8022412,-103.2832467

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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HOEVEN, JOHN
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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first_file_date
2010-01-13
last_file_date
2026-06-29
last_f2_date
2026-06-29
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2022

cycle
2022
total_receipts
$4,438,836.55
total_disbursements
$5,766,240.32
cash_on_hand_end_period
$520,563.20
debts_owed_by_committee
$100,000.00
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2017-01-01
coverage_end_date
2022-12-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (26)

  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · [R-WV] · C001047 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-WV current · 9 terms · @SenCapito · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] · [R-UT] · L000577 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-UT current · 3 terms · @SenMikeLee · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] · [R-OK] · L000575 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-OK current · 5 terms · @SenatorLankford · 2 district offices
  • Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] · [R-AL] · B001319 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-AL current · 1 term · @SenKatieBritt · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] · [R-MT] · D000618 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-MT current · 3 terms · @SteveDaines · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] · [R-KS] · M001198 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-KS current · 3 terms · @SenatorMarshall · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] · [R-ND] · C001096 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-ND current · 5 terms · @SenKevinCramer · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] · [R-WY] · L000571 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-WY current · 5 terms · @SenLummis · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · [R-ID] · R000584 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-ID current · 3 terms · @SenatorRisch · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] · [R-FL] · S001217 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-FL current · 2 terms · @SenRickScott · 9 district offices
  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-TX current · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] · [R-KY] · P000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-KY current · 3 terms · @SenRandPaul · 1 district office
  • Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] · [R-ID] · C000880 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-ID current · 8 terms · @MikeCrapo · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] · [R-WV] · J000312 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-WV current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] · [R-AL] · T000278 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-AL current · 1 term · @SenTuberville · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-LA current · 2 terms · @SenJohnKennedy · 9 district offices
  • Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] · [R-MS] · H001079 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-MS current · 3 terms · @SenHydeSmith · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] · [R-SD] · R000605 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-SD current · 2 terms · @SenatorRounds · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · [R-MT] · S001232 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-MT current · 1 term · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] · [R-NC] · T000476 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-NC current · 2 terms · @SenThomTillis · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] · [R-OK] · M001190 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-OK current · 6 terms
  • Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · [R-MS] · W000437 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-MS current · 11 terms · @SenatorWicker · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] · [R-NE] · R000618 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-NE current · 2 terms · @SenatorRicketts · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] · [R-WY] · B001261 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-04 · original
    Rep-WY current · 4 terms · @SenJohnBarrasso · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001056 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06
    Rep-TX current · 5 terms · @JohnCornyn · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] · [R-NE] · F000463 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-25
    Rep-NE current · 3 terms · @SenatorFischer · 4 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Environment and Public Works Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-02-20T18:45:45ZDischarged From
    2025-02-04T17:54:39ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (9)

  • 2025-02-27Floorvia Senate
    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-02-27Floorvia Senate
    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413)
  • 2025-02-26Floorvia Senate
    Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391)
  • 2025-02-26Floorvia Senate
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391)
    VoteSenate roll 96 — source
  • 2025-02-20Calendarsvia Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.
  • 2025-02-20Dischargevia Senate
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • 2025-02-20Committee14500via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  • 2025-02-04IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • 2025-02-04IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-02-06T01:03:26Z
    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".
  • Display Title2025-02-05T11:56:21Z
    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".

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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-02-04 · Introduced in Senate

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.

Related bills

  • HJRES 35 (119) 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".
    Latest: 2025-03-14 — Became Public Law No: 119-2.
    Relationship: Contained in public law (via CRS), Identical bill (via CRS)

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2025-02-27
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Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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