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- H.R.1759
H.R.1759: Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 26, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
EMPLOY Act or the Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to distribute emission allowances (authorizations to emit one carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gas) annually in specified amounts to the owners and operators of facilities in eligible industrial sectors under a domestic cap and trade program, subject to a maximum quantity limitation....
(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 Environment.
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| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) |