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S.J.Res.76 / 119th Congress

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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 4, 2025

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by Environmental Protection Agency titled Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule and published on July 31, 2025. The rule extended (1) certain deadlines for performance standards concerning control devices, equipment leaks, storage vessels, process controllers, and vent systems at crude oil and natural gas facilities; (2) the date for future implementation of the Methane Super Emitter Program; and (3) a state plan submittal deadline. Thus, the joint resolution restores the original deadlines that were applicable before the extensions made by the rule.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D–CA

Committees

  • Environment and Public Works Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.

    Senate roll call 622 · Individual votes
  2. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.

  3. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  4. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

  5. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  6. Introduced in Senate

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