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S.1956: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced Dec. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action Nov. 27, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (3 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to prohibit an operator of a U.S. civil aircraft from participating in any emissions trading scheme unilaterally established by the European Union in EU Directive 2003/87/EC of October 13, 2003, in any case in which the Secretary determines such prohibition to be in the public interest, taking into account the impacts on: (1) U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1956.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-200.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-195.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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| Dec. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Thune (R-S.D.) |