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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.35
| Bill | 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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 220 / Nay 206 / Present 1 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 6 | 205 | 1 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 35, enacted as Public Law No: 119-2, is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a specific rule promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. This rule was designed to establish procedures for compliance, including provisions for netting and exemptions related to emissions from these energy sectors.
The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations by passing a joint resolution of disapproval. By disapproving the EPA’s rule, HJRES 35 effectively nullifies the existing regulatory framework that would have imposed charges on waste emissions from petroleum and natural gas operations. This disapproval means that the EPA cannot enforce the rule, which was intended to facilitate compliance with emissions standards and potentially generate revenue for environmental initiatives.
The primary agencies affected by this legislation are the EPA and the Department of Energy, as they both play roles in regulating emissions from the petroleum and natural gas sectors. The disapproval primarily impacts operators within these industries, who would have been subject to the new compliance procedures and charges. By nullifying the rule, the resolution alleviates regulatory burdens on these entities, potentially allowing for greater operational flexibility.
The key timeline for this bill includes its introduction and passage through Congress, culminating in its enactment on March 20, 2023. This rapid progression reflects the legislative intent to swiftly address concerns regarding the economic impact of the EPA’s emissions charge rule on the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
Overall, HJRES 35 serves as a significant legislative tool for Congress to exert its authority over federal regulatory actions, particularly in the context of environmental regulation and its implications for the energy industry.
Yea (220)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (206)
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
S
Sylvester Turner
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
