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".
Summary
S.J.Res. 76 is a binding joint resolution that, if enacted, would nullify an EPA rule issued in July 2025 that extended compliance deadlines for oil and natural gas facilities. The rule had postponed deadlines for performance standards related to control devices, equipment leaks, storage vessels, and vent systems at these facilities. It also delayed implementation of the Methane Super Emitter Program and pushed back a state plan submittal deadline. If this resolution passes, those original, earlier deadlines would be restored, requiring oil and gas operators to meet emissions control requirements on the original timeline rather than the extended one.
The resolution has been approved by its committee and is eligible for a floor vote in the Senate, though a recent motion to proceed to consideration was rejected. If enacted, this measure would effectively tighten the regulatory timeline for the oil and gas industry to implement emissions controls and climate-related standards, potentially accelerating compliance costs and operational changes for affected companies.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
Nov 19, 2025
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
The Senate voted 46-51 to reject a motion to proceed on S.J.Res. 76, a joint resolution of disapproval targeting an Environmental Protection Agency rule extending deadlines for emissions standards in the oil and natural gas sector. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that allows the Senate to begin debate and consideration of a bill or resolution. By rejecting this motion, the Senate blocked floor consideration of the disapproval resolution. This vote concerns the procedure for considering the resolution, not a vote on the underlying EPA rule itself. S.J.Res. 76 invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. Had the motion to proceed been adopted, the Senate would have moved forward with debate and a final vote on whether to disapprove the EPA's oil and gas emissions rule. The vote was nearly party-line, with 44 Democrats and one Republican voting to proceed, while all 51 Republicans voted against proceeding. With the motion rejected, the disapproval resolution will not advance to a Senate floor vote at this time.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
Nov 19, 2025
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
The Senate voted 46-51 to reject a motion to proceed on S.J.Res. 76, a joint resolution of disapproval targeting an Environmental Protection Agency rule extending deadlines for emissions standards in the oil and natural gas sector. A motion to proceed is a procedural step that allows the Senate to begin debate and consideration of a bill or resolution. By rejecting this motion, the Senate blocked floor consideration of the disapproval resolution. This vote concerns the procedure for considering the resolution, not a vote on the underlying EPA rule itself. S.J.Res. 76 invokes the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to disapprove federal agency rules. Had the motion to proceed been adopted, the Senate would have moved forward with debate and a final vote on whether to disapprove the EPA's oil and gas emissions rule. The vote was nearly party-line, with 44 Democrats and one Republican voting to proceed, while all 51 Republicans voted against proceeding. With the motion rejected, the disapproval resolution will not advance to a Senate floor vote at this time.
Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Sep 4, 2025
