S.J.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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 "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
S.J.Res. 14 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2021, sponsored by Martin Heinrich with 23 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 117-23
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Martin Heinrich (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 1 Republican, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2021
- Passed the SenateApr 28, 2021
- Passed the HouseJun 25, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentJun 30, 2021
- Became lawJun 30, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-23. (Jun 30, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 25, 2021 · Passed229–191 - On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Apr 28, 2021 · Joint Resolution Passed52–42
Every roll call vote on this bill
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