H.R. 1712 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Job Creation and Energy Security Act of 2011
H.R. 1712 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on May 4, 2011, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 4, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Job Creation and Energy Security Act of 2011 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt sales of natural gas, or any product derived from natural gas, for use in motor vehicles from the $5 million retail sales limitation applicable to independent producers of petroleum products for purposes of the oil and gas depreciation allowance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 61 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 4, 2011)
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- H.R. 25: Fair Tax Act of 2011
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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