United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HR 752 — Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions for methane emission detection and mitigation to the existing law related to fossil energy research and establishes associated funding and organizational requirements.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16291

    SEC. 969E. METHANE LEAK DETECTION AND MITIGATION. (a) Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall carry out a program of methane emissions detection and mitigation research, development, and demonstration for technologies and methods that significantly detect, quantify, and mitigate methane emissions...

    This establishes a new section for methane leak detection and mitigation within the existing fossil energy law.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16291

    SEC. 969E(b) Methane Leak Detection Consortium.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish and operate a Methane Emissions Measurement and Mitigation Research Consortium...

    This creates a consortium to enhance data sharing and research on methane emissions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16291

    SEC. 969E(a)(2) Considerations.--In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall consider the following: (A) Historical data of methane emissions. (B) Public health consequences. (C) Public safety. (D) Novel materials and designs for pipelines...

    This adds specific considerations that must be evaluated in methane emissions research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 16291

    SEC. 969E(a)(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section the following: (A) $36,000,000 for fiscal year 2026. (B) $38,000,000 for fiscal year 2027...

    This introduces new funding authorizations specifically for methane emission research.

  • 42 U.S.C. 18932

    SEC. C National Facilities for Testing and Intercalibration Program Relating to Methane.--(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act and subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall establish a program...

    This establishes a program for national facilities dedicated to methane detection and calibration methods.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 752?
HR 752 is sponsored by Casten, Sean (Democratic), Salinas, Andrea (Democratic), Lieu, Ted (Democratic), and Mullin, Kevin (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 752?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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