S.131: Clear Skies Act of 2005

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Jan. 24, 2005
  • Latest Major Action March 9, 2005

Bill Summary

Clear Skies Act of 2005 - Amends the acid deposition control provisions of the Clean Air Act with respect to emissions limitations and allowances programs for sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury by: (1) revising the allowance system and associated transfer, tracking, permit, compliance plan, and penalty requirements, including those for auctions; and (2) establishing new emissions limitations and trading programs (including...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.131.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-867.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Jan. 24, 2005

Introduced in the Senate by James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

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