S. 150 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Clean Power Act of 2005
S. 150 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by Jim Jeffords with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Clean Power Act of 2005 - Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) promulgate regulations to achieve specified reductions in emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, and mercury from certain electric generation facilities by January 1, 2010 (January 1, 2009, for mercury emissions); and (2) establish an emission allowance tracking and transfe…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Jeffords (I-VT). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1498) (Feb 16, 2005)
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