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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 · Passed
    229–191
  • On the Joint Resolution
    Senate · Apr 28, 2021 · Joint Resolution Passed
    52–42

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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