Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act

# Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (HR 313) Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would eliminate two EPA programs designed to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas operations. Specifically, it would remove a charge (tax) on methane emissions from large oil and gas facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of greenhouse gases annually, and it would eliminate EPA support programs aimed at helping the oil and gas sector reduce methane pollution. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects oil and gas companies, particularly larger operations that currently pay the methane emissions charge.

It would also impact EPA's ability to fund methane reduction initiatives in the energy sector. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House.