H.J.Res. 35 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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".
H.J.Res. 35 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Feb 4, 2025, sponsored by August Pfluger with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 4, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 119-2
- Groups that lobbied
- 6
What it does
This joint resolution eliminates an annual waste emissions charge on oil or gas facilities under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. Under the program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently collects a waste emissions charge from specific types of oil or gas facilities, such as onshore or offshore facilities that produce oil or gas, for exceeding emission thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions and methane em…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
August Pfluger (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2025
- Passed the SenateFeb 27, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentMar 4, 2025
- Became lawMar 14, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-2. (Mar 14, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Feb 27, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed52–47 - On Passage
House · Feb 26, 2025 · Passed220–206
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.J.Res. 87: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 88: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 89: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- S.J.Res. 31: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 202: Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
- H.J.Res. 205: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 205: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 207: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- S.J.Res. 208: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
Who lobbied on it
6 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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