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H.R.5575: Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 11, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 11, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008 - Prohibits authorities, until such time as a comprehensive program to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is in effect, from issuing permits for proposed new coal-fired electric generating units under the Clean Air Act that do not require the use of state-of-the-art control technology to capture and permanently sequester carbon dioxide emissions. Defines as "state-of-the-art" such...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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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 11, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) |