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S.1548: American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced June 10, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 10, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015 Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose fees on: (1) fossil fuel products producing carbon dioxide emissions, including coal, petroleum products, and natural gas; (2) fluorinated greenhouse gases; (3) emissions of any greenhouse gas from any greenhouse gas emissions source; and (4) methane emissions. Directs the Department of the Treasury to: (1) establish, implement, and report on a program to...
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4031-4033)
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| June 10, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) |