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- H.R.1790
H.R.1790: Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 30, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 31, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Forest Carbon Emission Reduction Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) allocate annually a portion of emission allowances to help developing countries achieve emissions reductions or increase sequestration of carbon dioxide from international forest carbon activities; (2) set-aside a portion of such allowances for ensuring market readiness in developing countries; (3) establish eligibility...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
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Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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| March 30, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |