S.J.Res. 14 · 117th Congress

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: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".

Introduced on Mar 25, 2021 by Martin Heinrich (D-NM). 23 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-23.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-23
Introduced
Mar 25, 2021
Cosponsors
23
1 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Environmental technology
  • Industrial facilities
  • Oil and gas

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 30, 2021). Public domain.

This joint resolution nullifies the Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency on September 14, 2020. The rule finalized amendments to new source performance standards under the Clean Air Act for the oil and natural gas sector, such as an amendment that removed limitations on methane emissions from such sector.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Martin HeinrichD-NMSponsor

Democrats · 20

Independents · 2

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Joint Resolution
    Apr 28, 2021· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 52–42
  2. On Passage
    Jun 25, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 229–191

History

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  1. Mar 25, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Mar 25, 2021 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  3. Apr 26, 2021Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  4. Apr 26, 2021 · SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  5. Apr 26, 2021 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 48.
  6. Apr 28, 2021 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2257-2266)
  7. Apr 28, 2021 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2282-2284)
  8. Apr 28, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 175.(text: CR S2284)Senate · Roll call 175
  9. Apr 28, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 175. (text: CR S2284)Senate · Roll call 175
  10. Apr 29, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Apr 30, 2021 · HouseReceived in the House.
  12. Apr 30, 2021 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  13. Jun 22, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 486 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of debate, orders the previous question, and allows a motion to recommit for each measure. Provides that H. Res. 485 is adopted. Provides that anytime through the legislative day of June 25, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 22 or 23, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
  14. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 486. (consideration: CR H3139-3148)
  15. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseThe resolution provides for 1 hour of debate, orders the previous question, and allows a motion to recommit for each measure. Provides that H. Res. 485 is adopted. Provides that anytime through the legislative day of June 25, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of June 22 or 23, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
  16. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 14.
  17. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. Jun 25, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H3139)House · Roll call 185
  19. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3139)House · Roll call 185
  20. Jun 25, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Jun 30, 2021Presented to President.
  22. Jun 30, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  23. Jun 30, 2021Signed by President.
  24. Jun 30, 2021Signed by President.
  25. Jun 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-23.
  26. Jun 30, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-23.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.