H.R. 5668 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2016
H.R. 5668 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 7, 2016, sponsored by Evan H. Jenkins with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 7, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from considering the social cost of carbon or methane as part of any cost benefit analysis, unless a federal law is enacted authorizing such consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Evan H. Jenkins (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 7, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jul 7, 2016)
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