Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
Searching...- Bills
- H.R.1760
H.R.1760: Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
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 April 2, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Black Carbon Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to report to Congress on black carbon (light-absorbing component of carbonaceous aerosols) emissions, including : (1) a summary of current research identifying major sources, control technologies, quantifying metrics, and public health and environmental benefits associated with additional controls; and (2) recommendations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
|
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Science and Technology, 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.
|
|
|
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
|
|
|
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
|
|
|
Referred to House Science and Technology
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
|
|
|
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
|
|
| March 26, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Jay Inslee (D-Wash.) |