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- H.R.5796
H.R.5796: State's Choice Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Dec. 4, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 12, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
State's Choice Act of 2014 - Requires Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations issued under the Clean Air Act on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from an existing stationary source to give states the option to impose a carbon tax for those emissions instead of, or in conjunction with, applying a standard of performance. Requires the carbon tax to be an excise tax: (1) on emissions of GHGs, or on a fossil fuel based on emissions of any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 12, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
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| Dec. 4, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Dec. 4, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by John Delaney (D-Md.) |