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- H.R.391
H.R.391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
155 (2 Democrats, 154 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) exclude from the definition of the term "air pollutant" carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, or sulfur hexafluoride; and (2) declare that nothing in the Act shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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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Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Blackburn. Petition No: 111-5.
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| Jan. 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |