H.R. 2380 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act of 2009
H.R. 2380 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 13, 2009, sponsored by Bob Inglis with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Raise Wages, Cut Carbon Act of 2009 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an environmental tax on: (1) any taxable carbon substance (i.e., coal, including lignite and peat, petroleum and any petroleum product, and natural gas that is extracted, manufactured, or produced in, or imported into, the United States); and (2) imported taxable products that account for a specified level of carbon substances used in the United S…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Inglis (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to House Rules (May 13, 2009)
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Committees
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