Support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act to expand energy production and support rural communities by incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.

Jon Husted · Ohio · Republican

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Occurrences

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner’s (R-Va.) Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill would create a tax credit that would incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.

Husted commits to support legislation that provides tax credits to encourage methane emission capture and repurposing from mines, aiming to expand energy production and support rural communities.

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · press_release · model gpt-4.1

The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act (SB2304) was introduced on July 16, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. The bill seeks to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code to establish a mine methane capture incentive credit.

Supports the introduction of SB2304 to incentivize methane capture from mines by amending tax law.

US SB2304 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress
secondary · other · model gpt-4.1

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner (R-Va.) in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill aims to create a tax credit incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.

Jon Husted backs the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, which would incentivize capturing and repurposing methane from mines.

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · press_release · model gpt-4.1

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. This bill aims to create a tax credit incentivizing the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.

Jon Husted pledged support for the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, specifically to encourage capturing and reusing methane from mines by means of a new tax credit.

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · press_release · model gpt-4.1

Evidence

Sen. Husted co-sponsored the reintroduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act to promote methane capture from mines.

partial same_term A for effort

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

The Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance in July 2025.

partial same_term A for effort

US SB2304 | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress
secondary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 80%

S. 2304, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on July 16, 2025, by Senator Warner and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 2304, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on July 16, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Finance.

partial same_term A for effort

BILLS-119s2304is.pdf
primary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

S. 5167, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 2024, by Senator Warner and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S. 5167, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Finance.

partial same_term A for effort

BILLS-118s5167is.pdf
primary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

H.R. 3982, titled the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 9, 2023, by Representative Miller and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

H.R. 3982, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' was introduced in the House on June 9, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

partial same_term A for effort

BILLS-118hr3982ih.pdf
primary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

The Congressional Research Service report 'Methane Emissions: U.S. and International Mitigation Efforts' lists S. 5167, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' introduced on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

A CRS report lists S. 5167, the 'Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' introduced on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

partial same_term A for effort

R48424.3.pdf
primary · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (Introduced 07/16/2025). Committees: Senate - Finance. Latest Action: Senate - 07/16/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Tracker: Tip | This bill has the status Introduced.

The Senate version of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act was introduced and referred to Finance, with no later action shown on the bill page.

never same_term A for effort

S.2304 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W. Va.) and Mark Warner’s (R-Va.) Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act. ... 'I’m proud to help reintroduce the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act,' ... This bill would create a tax credit that would incentivize the capture and repurposing of methane emissions from active and abandoned mines.

Husted publicly backed and helped reintroduce the bill in the same term, showing concrete effort but not enactment.

never same_term A for effort

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 96%

Husted said he was 'proud to help reintroduce the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act' and the release says he joined Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Mark Warner's bill, which would create a tax credit to incentivize capturing and repurposing methane from active and abandoned mines.

Husted publicly backed the measure and took a concrete support action by helping reintroduce it, which fulfills the promise to support the Act even though the bill did not become law.

partial same_term A for effort

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 95%

Congress.gov lists 4 current cosponsors for S.2304: Capito, Fetterman, Britt, and Justice. The bill page shows the measure was introduced and referred to Finance, with no later floor or committee advancement shown.

The official bill record shows the Act remained introduced and that Husted was not among the named cosponsors, so there is no later legislative advancement or reversal to update the earlier public-support action.

unresolved same_term

Cosponsors - S.2304 - Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 90%

Sen. Jon Husted's official release says he backed and joined the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, describing it as a tax credit for capturing and repurposing methane from active and abandoned mines.

Husted publicly supported the Act during his current Senate service, which satisfies the promise to support the measure.

delivered same_term

Husted backs bill to expand energy production, support rural communities
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

Congress.gov lists S.2304 as introduced by Sen. Mark Warner on July 16, 2025, referred to Senate Finance, and still at introduced status.

The official bill record confirms the Act existed in Husted's Senate term but had not advanced beyond introduction and referral as of the accessed record.

partial same_term

S.2304 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

The introduced bill text would amend Internal Revenue Code section 45Q to create a mine methane capture incentive credit for qualified methane from mining activities.

The bill text matches the promise's substance: incentivizing capture and productive use of methane emissions from mining sources.

delivered same_term

BILLS-119s2304is.pdf
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

Congress.gov lists four current cosponsors for S.2304: Capito, Fetterman, Britt, and Justice; Husted is not listed as a current cosponsor on that page.

The cosponsor record does not show Husted formally cosponsoring the bill, so his delivery rests on public support/backing rather than listed cosponsorship.

partial same_term

Cosponsors - S.2304 - Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

Assessments

delivered same_term

The promise was to support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, not necessarily to secure enactment. During Husted's current federal Senate term, his office publicly stated that he backed and helped reintroduce the Act, whose text matches the promised methane-capture tax-credit policy. Although Congress.gov records indicate S.2304 remained introduced/referred and Husted was not listed as a formal cosponsor, the promised action was support, and his public backing/material support satisfies that narrower commitment in the same term.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

delivered same_term

The promise was to support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, not to guarantee its enactment. Evidence shows Husted publicly backed the measure and said he was 'proud to help reintroduce' it in the Senate during his current federal term, which is a concrete support action that satisfies the promise. The bill itself did not advance beyond introduction and committee referral, but that limits legislative success, not whether Husted delivered on the narrower commitment to support it.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.4 · confidence 92%

delivered same_term A for effort

Evidence shows Sen. Jon Husted publicly backed and joined colleagues in reintroducing the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act (press release 3/25/2026; co-sponsorship reported). The bill versions cited include S.5167 (9/25/2024), S.2304 (7/16/2025), and related House text; Husted is listed as supporting/reintroducing the measure that would create a tax credit to incentivize mine methane capture. The campaign promise was to 'support' the Act; Husted materially advanced that outcome by co-sponsoring and publicly promoting the reintroduction, even though the bill had not become law. Therefore the promise to support the bill is fulfilled within the same term.

provider openai · model gpt-5-mini · confidence 92%

never same_term A for effort

Multiple pieces of primary evidence confirm that Jon Husted supported and co-sponsored the introduction and reintroduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act during the same term, with efforts made in both the Senate and House. However, there is no evidence the bill progressed past referral to committee or was enacted into law. As such, the promised outcome was not delivered, but the legislative effort is well-documented.

provider openai · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 95%

never same_term A for effort

Jon Husted fulfilled the promise to the extent of co-sponsoring and supporting the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, which was introduced and referred to committee. However, there is no evidence in the provided material that the bill was enacted or the promised incentives actually delivered. This indicates a serious legislative attempt was made, but the outcome was not achieved.

provider openai · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 90%

never same_term A for effort

Jon Husted fulfilled his promise to support the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act by co-sponsoring and advocating for the bill, which matches the explicit terms of the campaign claim. However, evidence shows only the bill's introduction and referral to committee, with no indication it became law or had practical effect. The outcome (expanded energy production and support for rural communities via incentives) was not delivered, so the promise's intended result was not achieved. Notably, Husted made a serious legislative effort, warranting an effort badge.

provider openai · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 92%