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Protecting Small Oil Wells: No Methane Emission Fees.

This bill aims to exempt small oil and gas companies from methane emission fees. This means that smaller businesses producing less than 15 barrels of oil and 90 thousand cubic feet of natural gas per day will not face additional costs related to emissions. This could help keep energy prices lower and protect jobs in these smaller companies.
Key points
Small oil and gas companies will be exempt from methane emission fees.
The exemption applies to facilities producing less than 15 barrels of oil and 90 thousand cubic feet of natural gas daily.
This could reduce energy production costs and support smaller businesses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_246
Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Process start date: 2023-01-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Marginal Well Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Small oil and gas companies will be exempt from methane emission fees.
  • The exemption applies to facilities producing less than 15 barrels of oil and 90 thousand cubic feet of natural gas daily.
  • This could reduce energy production costs and support smaller businesses.
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 Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Environment Economy