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- H.R.890
H.R.890: American Renewable Energy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (36 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
American Renewable Energy Act Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to implement and enforce a renewable electricity trading program, including requirements governing the issuance, tracking, and retirement of federal renewable electricity credits. Requires each retail electric supplier to submit to the Secretary, annually, a quantity of federal renewable...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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| Feb. 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |