H.J.Res. 35
Became lawProviding 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".
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[119th Congress Public Law 2] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 139 STAT. 7]] Public Law 119-2 119th Congress 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''. <<NOTE: Mar. 14, 2025 - [H.J. Res. 35]>> Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 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. Approved March 14, 2025. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 35 (S.J. Res. 12): --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 171 (2025): Feb. 26, considered and passed House. Feb. 27, considered and passed Senate. <all>
Plain-language analysis
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In plain terms
This bill, H.J.Res. 35, is a resolution that disapproves a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule was intended to help these industries comply with environmental regulations. By passing this resolution, Congress is stating that the rule will not be enforced.
Hidden provisions
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' and such rule shall have no force or effect.
This provision is significant because it directly indicates that the EPA's rule will not be implemented.
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