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".

# HJRES 35 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill cancels an EPA rule that would have charged oil and gas companies for methane emissions above certain limits. The rule, published in November 2024, was part of the Methane Emissions Reduction Program and would have required companies to pay annual fees if their greenhouse gas emissions exceeded specified thresholds. By passing this resolution, Congress essentially rejected this EPA regulation using a procedure designed for legislative oversight of agency rules. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects the petroleum and natural gas industry, which would have borne the cost of the emissions charges. Environmental groups and those supporting climate regulations are on the opposite side, as they view the methane charge as an important tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The resolution uses a special congressional procedure (under federal law) that allows Congress to disapprove of agency rules. The bill was sponsored by a Republican representative from Texas, a major oil and gas-producing state. **Current Status** The bill has already been **signed into law**, meaning it has passed both the House and Senate and been approved by the President. The EPA's methane emissions charge rule is now nullified and will not take effect.