US HB910 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 93-3)
Status: Engrossed on April 8 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-04-08 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Engrossed on April 8 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-04-08 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Pending: Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) implementation and enforcement of the rule, "Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards" and finalization, implementation, enforcement, and revision of the proposed rule, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles"; (2) implementation of the renewable fuel program; (3) statutorily authorized federal research, development, and demonstration programs and voluntary programs addressing climate change; (4) implementation and enforcement of stratospheric ozone protection to the extent that such implementation or enforcement only involves class I or II substances; and (5) implementation and enforcement of requirements for monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions. Provides that none of such exemptions shall cause a GHG to be subject to regulations relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality or considered an air pollutant for purposes of air pollution prevention and control permits. Repeals and makes ineffective the following rules and actions: "Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases" "Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act" "Reconsideration of Interpretation of Regulations That Determine Pollutants Covered by Clean Air Act Permitting Programs" and the memorandum, "EPA's Interpretation of Regulations that Determine Pollutants Covered by Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program" "Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule" "Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding of Substantial Inadequacy and SIP Call" "Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions Required for Greenhouse Gases" "Action to Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Federal Implementation Plan" "Action to Ensure Authority to Implement Title V Permitting Programs Under the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule" "Determinations Concerning Need for Error Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval, and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program" "Limitation of Approval of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Provisions Concerning Greenhouse Gas Emitting-Sources in State Implementation Plans" "Determinations Concerning Need for Error Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval, and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program; Proposed Rule" Any other federal action under such Act occurring before this Act's enactment that applies a stationary source permitting requirement or an emissions standard for a GHG to address climate change Prohibits the Administrator from waiving, and invalidates waivers given by the Administrator before the enactment of this Act, the ban on states from adopting or enforcing standards relating to the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or engines with respect to GHG emissions for model year 2017 or any subsequent model year. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) there is established scientific concern over warming of the climate system; (2) addressing climate change is an international issue, involving complex scientific and economic considerations; and (3) the United States has a role to play in resolving global climate change matters on an international basis. Urges Congress to fulfill such role by developing policies that do not adversely affect the American economy, energy supplies, and employment.
Title
Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2011-04-07 - House - On Passage (Y: 255 N: 172 NV: 5 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2011-04-07 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 175 N: 251 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 160 N: 264 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 173 N: 250 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 165 N: 260 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 156 N: 266 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 168 N: 257 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 184 N: 240 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 182 N: 240 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 157 N: 266 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 161 N: 259 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-07 - House - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions (Y: 175 N: 251 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 160 N: 264 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 173 N: 250 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 165 N: 260 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 156 N: 266 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 168 N: 257 NV: 7 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 184 N: 240 NV: 8 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 182 N: 240 NV: 10 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 157 N: 266 NV: 9 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2011-04-06 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment (Y: 161 N: 259 NV: 12 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-04-08 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
2011-04-07 | House | H.AMDT.252 On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A013) Failed by voice vote. |
2011-04-07 | House | H.AMDT.252 Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Polis. (consideration: CR H2507; text: CR H2507)An amendment to change the title of the bill. |
2011-04-07 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
2011-04-07 | House | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 172 (Roll No. 249). |
2011-04-07 | House | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll No. 248). |
2011-04-07 | House | The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2506) |
2011-04-07 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from limiting EPA's Clean Air Act authority to protect the health of children, seniors, and those with asthma and lung diseases from the effects of air pollution emitted by large sources (those that emit 75,000 tons or more of carbon pollution annually). |
2011-04-07 | House | Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2505-2507; text: CR H2505) |
2011-04-07 | House | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2505-2507) |
2011-04-06 | House | The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H2361-2362) |
2011-04-06 | House | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2391) |
2011-04-06 | House | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 910. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.251 On agreeing to the Kind amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 160 - 264 (Roll no. 241). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.250 On agreeing to the Doyle amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 250 (Roll no. 240). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.249 On agreeing to the Rush amendment (A010) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 260 (Roll no. 239). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.248 On agreeing to the Markey amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 156 - 266 (Roll no. 238). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.247 On agreeing to the Polis amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 168 - 257 (Roll no. 237). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.245 On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 240 (Roll no. 236). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.244 On agreeing to the Murphy (CT) amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 240 (Roll no. 235). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.241 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 266 (Roll no. 234). |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.240 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 161 - 259 (Roll no. 233). |
2011-04-06 | House | UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment in the nature of a substitute number 12. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.251 Amendment (A012) in the nature of a substitute offered by Mr. Kind. (consideration: CR H2383-2385, H2391; text: CR H2383-2384)Amendment sought to insert a complete new text which codifies the EPA's Tailoring Rule in order to protect farms, small businesses, and small- and medium-sized stationary sources from greenhouse gas regulation. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doyle amendment number 11. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.250 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Doyle. (consideration: CR H2382-2383, H2390-2391; text: CR H2382)Amendment sought to include a study to determine whether regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency under the Clean Air Act to address climate change, if not repealed or otherwise made unauthorized by section 2 of the bill, would cause greenhouse gas leakage and reduce the international competitiveness of United States producers of energy-intensive products. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment number 10. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.249 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Rush. (consideration: CR H2380-2381, H2389-2390; text: CR H2380)Amendment sought to prevent the provisions of this act from going into effect until the EPA Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, certifies that the consequences of not regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and its subsequent impact on climate change, including the potential to create sustained natural and humanitarian disasters and the ability to likely foster political instability where societal demands exceed the capacity of governments to cope, do not jeopardize American security interests at home or abroad. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment number 9. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.248 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Markey. (consideration: CR H2379-2380, H2389; text: CR H2379)Amendment sought to ensure that any prohibition on or limitation to EPA's Clean Air Act authority contained in the bill would not apply to any action EPA could take to reduce demand for oil. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment number 8. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.247 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Polis. (consideration: CR H2375-2379, H2388-2389; text: CR H2375)Amendment sought to ensure that the EPA can continue to protect the American people from adverse effects of global climate change. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.246 On agreeing to the Quigley amendment (A007) Failed by voice vote. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment number 7. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.246 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Quigley. (consideration: CR H2374-2375; text: CR H2374)Amendment sought to require GAO to report to Congress the results of a study of health care costs in the U.S. as affected by the elimination of EPA regulation under this Act, as compared to health care costs in the U.S. as would be affected by the EPA proceeding under their regulating authority as determined in Massachusetts v. EPA. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.245 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR H2372-2374, H2387-2388; text: CR H2372)Amendment sought to add a new section with respect to Congressional Acceptance of Scientific Findings: Congress accepts the scientific findings of the Environmental Protection Agency that climate changes is occurring, is caused largely by human activities, and poses significant risks for public health and welfare. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment number 6. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Murphy (CT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to extend debate time by 1 minute on each side on the amendment. Agreed to without objection. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment number 5. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.244 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Murphy (CT). (consideration: CR H2369-2372, H2387; text: CR H2369)Amendment sought to affirm that state-run greenhouse gas programs would not be affected by the bill. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.243 On agreeing to the Cuellar amendment (A004) Failed by voice vote. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment number 4. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.243 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Cuellar. (consideration: CR H2368-2369; text: CR H2368)Amendment sought to amend the definition of greenhouse gas, to remove water vapor as a part of the definition, strike the removal of existing EPA findings and rules, and exempt all auto standards from the legislation. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.242 On agreeing to the McNerney amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment number 3. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.242 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. McNerney. (consideration: CR H2368; text: CR H2368)Amendment clarifies that voluntary programs addressing climate change classify as exceptions to the bill's prohibitions. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 2. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.241 Amendment (A002) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H2366-2368, H2386-2387; text: CR H2366)Amendment sought to insert a new section to provide considerations and procedures in finalizing greenhouse gas regulations. |
2011-04-06 | House | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
2011-04-06 | House | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 1. |
2011-04-06 | House | H.AMDT.240 Amendment (A001) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee (TX). (consideration: CR H2362-2366, H2385-2386; text: CR H2362)Amendment sought to require an EPA study to determine the long term impact of a complete ban on their authority to regulate greenhouse gases. |
2011-04-06 | House | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 910. |
2011-04-06 | House | The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
2011-04-06 | House | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 203 and Rule XVIII. |
2011-04-06 | House | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. |
2011-04-06 | House | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 203. (consideration: CR H2350-2391) |
2011-04-06 | House | Rule H. Res. 203 passed House. |
2011-04-05 | House | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 203 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. |
2011-04-01 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24. |
2011-04-01 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-50. |
2011-03-15 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 19. |
2011-03-15 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2011-03-14 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2011-03-10 | House | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . |
2011-03-10 | House | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
2011-03-08 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
2011-03-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2011-02-09 | House | Hearings Held Prior to Referral. |
Same As/Similar To
SB482 (Related) 2011-03-10 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1517-1518)
HR203 (Related) 2011-04-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SB1720 (Related) 2011-10-18 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
SB2365 (Related) 2012-04-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
HB3409 (Related) 2012-11-13 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
HR203 (Related) 2011-04-06 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SB1720 (Related) 2011-10-18 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203.
SB2365 (Related) 2012-04-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
HB3409 (Related) 2012-11-13 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental protection
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
International scientific cooperation
Motor vehicles
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental protection
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
International scientific cooperation
Motor vehicles