H.R. 391 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
H.R. 391 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 9, 2009, sponsored by Marsha Blackburn with 154 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 154
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) exclude from the definition of the term "air pollutant" carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, or sulfur hexafluoride; and (2) declare that nothing in the Act shall be treated as authorizing or requiring the regulation of climate change or global warming.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 152 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. Blackburn. Petition No: 111-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis5.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jul 23, 2009)
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