House Joint Resolution 34
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
34
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
06/17/2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
06/17/2021
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-64.
06/10/2021
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
06/10/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/09/2021
Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change Discharged.
03/29/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
03/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:11:59 PM