Bill · S.J.Res. 76· Senate(119-SJRES-76)
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".
- Introduced
- 9/4/2025
- Last activity
- 11/19/2025 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
- Sponsored by
- Adam Schiff
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
S.J. Res. 76 is a joint resolution that expresses congressional disapproval of a specific rule from the Environmental Protection Agency. This rule relates to the "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." If passed, the resolution ensures that this EPA rule shall have no force or effect.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Oil and gas businesses benefit from reduced regulatory burdens and compliance costs.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Rural areas where oil and gas are extracted may see temporary economic benefit from reduced regulation.
The opposite· 3 of 10
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-7
The resolution eliminates an EPA rule designed to set standards for oil and natural gas sector emissions.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-6
Removing the EPA rule on emissions guidelines for oil and gas may hinder efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-4
Removing emissions constraints generally supports the continued operation of fossil fuel infrastructure.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Congressional Oversight: The resolution uses chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to allow Congress to disapprove of an agency rule, which serves as a mechanism to hold the Environmental Protection Agency accountable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of EPA Rule: Because the resolution states the rule shall have "no force or effect," the specific extensions of deadlines and emissions guidelines for the oil and natural gas sector provided in the "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule" would be eliminated.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-7Reduces Carbon Emissions-6Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Native Americans-3Good For African Americans-2Good For Children-2Good For Hispanic Americans-2Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Young Adults-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-3
- 11/19/2025
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 51. Record Vote Number: 622.
- 9/16/2025
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
- 9/4/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island