House passes resolution under Congressional Review Act to undo natural gas tax

The House Wednesday passed a joint resolution expressing disapproval of the Biden administration’s Natural Gas Tax. The resolution was introduced under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to block finalized federal regulations. 

“The EPA's methane fee is an unnecessary tax on energy. Energy producers already have a clear economic incentive to reduce methane leakage, as natural gas is a valuable product. Adding an EPA tax on top of this existing motivation only increases compliance costs. Ultimately, consumers bear the burden of this tax through higher energy bills, as the costs are passed on,” Tom Pyle, president of the American Energy Alliance, said in a statement. 

The resolution passed 220-206.  

Anne Bradbury, CEO of the American Exploration & Production Council, called on the Senate to pass the companion bill sponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., and Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.