Likely helped
- No clear beneficiaries surfaced yet.
H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Bill Overview
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".
Environmental Protection|Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir quality
Current stageLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-2.
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01 · The brief
<p>This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule titled <em>Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions </em>and published on November 18, 2024.
The rule outlines compliance requirements under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
Passage100/100
This bill has already cleared the legislative process and become law.
CredibilityPartial
How solid the drafting looks.
Contention62/100
The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
02 · What it does
Who stands to gain, and who may push back.
Who this appears to help vs burden0% / 100%
Likely helpedLikely burdened
Likely burdened
- No clear downsides surfaced yet.
03 · Why people split
Why the argument around this bill splits.
The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
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The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
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The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
Conservative—
The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
04 · Can it pass?
The path through Congress.
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Passage likelihood100/100
This bill has already cleared the legislative process and become law.
Why this could stall
- The next hurdle is reproducing that support in the other chamber.
05 · Recent votes
Recent votes on the bill.
SENATE · Feb 27, 2025
52 yes · 47 noJoint Resolution Passed (52-47)
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 35
Yes 53% No 47%
Adam B. Schiff (CA)DD · No
Alex Padilla (CA)DD · No
Amy Klobuchar (MN)DD · No
Andy Kim (NJ)DD · No
Angus King (ME)II · No
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HOUSE · Feb 26, 2025
220 yes · 206 no · 1 presentPassed
On Passage
Yes 52% No 48%
Against party line
Aaron Bean (FL)RR · Yes
Abraham J. Hamadeh (AZ)RR · Yes
Adam Gray (CA)DD · Yes
Adam Smith (WA)DD · No
Addison P. McDowell (NC)RR · Yes
Adrian Smith (NE)RR · Yes
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06 · Go deeper
Go deeper than the headline read.
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The main political fault lines are not fully surfaced yet, so coalition durability is still unclear.
This bill has already cleared the legislative process and become law.
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