What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 937.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-22.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s937/BILLS-118s937is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 937

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EPA Methane Monitoring Funds Cannot Be Used for Livestock Emissions.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: The EPA is prohibited from using certain methane monitoring funds to measure emissions from farm animals. This limits the scope of federal environmental monitoring activities directed at the agricultural sector.

This bill restricts the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using specific federal funds designated for methane monitoring to track emissions originating from livestock. This change reduces federal oversight and data collection regarding greenhouse gas emissions specifically from farms and ranches.

Key points

The EPA is prohibited from using certain methane monitoring funds to measure emissions from farm animals.

This limits the scope of federal environmental monitoring activities directed at the agricultural sector.

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Additional Information

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.

Print number: S 937

Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Process start date: 2023-03-22

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EPA Methane Monitoring Funds Cannot Be Used for Livestock Emissions.

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