Lafayette Reporter

The Senate has approved a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act, aimed at repealing a Biden administration rule on methane emissions. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) supported the resolution, which was led by Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.). The rule in question, proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), would impose a fee on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Representative August Pfluger (R-Texas) introduced the resolution in the House of Representatives. Following its passage in the Senate, the resolution now awaits action from President Biden.

Senator Kennedy expressed his views on the matter, stating, "For four years, the Biden administration waged war on oil and gas drilling—and hardworking Americans paid the price because of that. Today, the Senate voted to roll back another misguided policy and unleash U.S. energy production."

The EPA's methane fee rule affects various segments of the American oil and gas sector, including both onshore and offshore natural gas production as well as liquefied natural gas import, export, and storage operations. This rule officially took effect on January 17, 2025.

Earlier this month, Senator Kennedy played a role in introducing this resolution in the Senate.

The text of the resolution is available for review.