H.R.3117: Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 29, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2018

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Bill Summary

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of the Interior, and the Council on Environmental Quality from considering the social cost of carbon, methane, or nitrous oxide as part of any cost benefit analysis in the rule making process, unless a federal law is enacted authorizing such consideration. They may also consider...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 2, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-999, Part I.
Nov. 30, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Nov. 30, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov. 29, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov. 29, 2017
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
July 27, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
July 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
June 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
June 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
June 29, 2017

Introduced in the House by Evan Jenkins (R-W.Va.)

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