Bill · S. 143· Senate(119-S-143)

Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act

Age: 56 years

Texas

Introduced: 1/16/2025
Last activity: 1/16/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by: Ted Cruz
Cosponsors: - 17 - 0

Environmental Protection

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act," aims to change the Clean Air Act. It seeks to repeal the natural gas tax currently found in Section 136. Specifically, it targets the program relating to methane emissions and waste reduction incentives for petroleum and natural gas systems. Additionally, the bill calls for the rescission of any unobligated balances of money available under that section.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would business owners be better off under this?+6
The repeal of the natural gas tax provides direct financial relief to energy industry business owners.
Does this cut taxes for small businesses?+5
The bill repeals the natural gas tax, which reduces the tax burden on companies in the petroleum and natural gas sectors.
Would farmers be better off under this?+2
The reduction in natural gas related taxes and regulations may benefit agricultural producers who utilize natural gas products.

The opposite

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-7
The repeal of Section 136 removes incentives and funding specifically designed to reduce methane emissions and waste in natural gas systems.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-6
By rescinding funds used for methane waste reduction, the bill reduces the oversight and mitigation of environmental pollutants.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill rescinds unobligated balances originally intended for methane emissions and waste reduction programs.