Feb 27, 2025 IPAA Applauds Senate Passage of Congressional Review Act Resolution to Nullify Biden Methane Tax Regulations
WASHINGTON – The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) issued the following statement following the Senate passage of H.J.Res.35 which through the Congressional Review Act process disapproves of the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) methane emissions fee on oil and natural gas facilities which will lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced domestic energy production, and increased American reliance on foreign energy sources.
IPAA President & CEO Jeff Eshelman: “The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) applauds Sen. John Hoeven for his leadership in overturning the EPA’s Waste Emissions Charge (Methane Tax) regulations. This Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution approved by the Senate today allows Congress to nullify the regulations the Biden Administration established to implement the misguided methane tax. The Biden Administration and Democrats in Congress passed the methane tax to single out and punish the oil and natural gas industry despite its already burdensome EPA regulatory framework. The tax was passed without appropriate understanding of its impact or industry safeguards. IPAA has always opposed the methane tax and believe it is simply a tax designed to hamper American oil and gas production. With the passage of H.J.Res.35 in both the House and Senate, IPAA urges quick action by President Trump to sign this resolution and will work with his Administration to eliminate this unnecessary tax on American oil and natural gas producers as soon as possible.”
IPAA also supports legislation led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX-11) to repeal the Methane Tax.
