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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 121· Senate(119-SJRES-121)

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 Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".

Rep. Whitehouse
Age: 71 years
Rhode Island
Introduced
3/9/2026
Last activity
3/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsored by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Whitehouse on March 9, 2026. It uses the Congressional Review Act to officially express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The targeted rule was submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency. It is titled ``Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources''. If this resolution passes, the rule will have no force or effect.

Yes

  • Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5

    The resolution overturns an EPA rule extending deadlines for oil and natural gas sector climate review standards, thereby supporting quicker enforcement of environmental guidelines.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5

    By nullifying the EPA's deadline extensions, the resolution helps maintain stricter timelines for environmental and emissions standards.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    Utilizes the Congressional Review Act to overturn an agency rule, demonstrating congressional oversight over executive agency actions.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-3

    Eliminating deadline extensions on climate review standards for the oil and gas sector may impose tighter operational constraints on fossil fuel producers.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Oil and natural gas sector business owners face tighter compliance timelines due to the disapproval of the rule extending deadlines.