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- H.CON.RES.96
H.CON.RES.96: Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be enacted a mandatory national program to slow, stop and reverse emissions of greenhouse gases.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 21, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (25 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that there should be enacted a national program of mandatory, market-based limits and incentives on emissions of greenhouse gases that slow, stop, and reverse the growth of such emissions at a rate and in a manner that will: (1) not significantly harm the U.S. economy; and (2) encourage comparable action by other nations that are major trading partners and key contributors to global emissions.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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| March 21, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Norman D. Dicks (D-Wash.) |