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Prohibition on EPA Methane Monitoring from Livestock

This bill aims to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using methane monitoring funds to track emissions from livestock. This means the government will not collect data on methane from agriculture, which could impact future regulations concerning this sector and its environmental footprint.
Key points
The Environmental Protection Agency is prohibited from using funds to monitor methane emissions from livestock.
This change may affect how the government assesses and regulates agriculture's impact on climate change.
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Print number: 117_S_4850
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend Public Law 117-169 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using funds for methane monitoring to be used to monitor emissions of methane from livestock, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4850.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Environmental Protection Agency is prohibited from using funds to monitor methane emissions from livestock.
  • This change may affect how the government assesses and regulates agriculture's impact on climate change.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Environment Agriculture