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Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011

Introduced: March 10, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 49 steps
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Became law
Apr 8, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 7, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7, 2011
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 172 (Roll No. 249).
Apr 7, 2011
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll No. 248).
Apr 7, 2011
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2506)
Apr 7, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from limiting EPA's Clean Air Act authority to protect the health of children, seniors, and those with asthma and lung diseases from the effects of air pollution emitted by large sources (those that emit 75,000 tons or more of carbon pollution annually).
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2505-2507; text: CR H2505)
Apr 7, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2505-2507)
Apr 6, 2011
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H2361-2362)
Apr 6, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2391)
Apr 6, 2011
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 910.
Apr 6, 2011
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kind amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kind demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kind amendment in the nature of a substitute number 12.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Doyle amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doyle amendment number 11.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment number 10.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Markey amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Markey demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to extend debate time by 1 minute on each side on the amendment. Agreed to without objection.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment number 5.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cuellar amendment number 4.
Apr 6, 2011
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 910.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Markey amendment number 9.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis (CO) amendment number 8.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Quigley amendment number 7.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment number 6.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Murphy (CT) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment number 3.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 2.
Apr 6, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Apr 6, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 203, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment number 1.
Apr 6, 2011
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Apr 6, 2011
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 203 and Rule XVIII.
Apr 6, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
Apr 6, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 203. (consideration: CR H2350-2391)
Apr 6, 2011
Rule H. Res. 203 passed House.
Apr 5, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 203 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
Apr 1, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
Apr 1, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-50.
Mar 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 19.
Mar 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 2011
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 10, 2011
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 3, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 7, 2011 House · vote #249 On Passage Passed 255–172 See who voted →
Apr 7, 2011 House · vote #248 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 175–251 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 13

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 12 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 252 — An amendment to change the title of the bill. Failed Apr 7, 2011
HAMDT 251 — An amendment in the nature of a substitute numbered 12 printed in House Report 112-54 to codify the Environme… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 250 — An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 112-54 to include a study to determine whether regulations o… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 249 — An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 112-54 to prevent the provisions of this act from going into… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 248 Markey, Edward J. An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 112-54 to ensure that any prohibition on or limitation to EPA… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 247 — An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 112-54 to ensure the EPA Administrator can protect the public… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 246 Quigley, Mike An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 112-54 to require GAO to report to Congress the results of a … Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 245 — An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 112-54 to add a new section with respect to Congressional Acc… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 244 Murphy, Christopher An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-54 to clarify that the Agency can continue to provide tec… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 243 Cuellar, Henry An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-54 to amend the definition of greenhouse gas, to remove w… Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 242 — An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-54 to clarify that voluntary programs addressing climate … Agreed to Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 241 — An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-54 to insert a new section to provide considerations and … Failed Apr 6, 2011
HAMDT 240 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-54 to require an EPA study to determine the long term imp… Failed Apr 6, 2011
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change.

Exempts from such prohibition: (1) implementation and enforcement of the rule, "Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards" and finalization, implementation, enforcement, and revision of the proposed rule, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles"; (2) implementation of the renewable fuel program; (3) statutorily authorized federal research, development, and demonstration programs and voluntary programs addressing climate change; (4) implementation and enforcement of stratospheric ozone protection to the extent that such implementation or enforcement only involves class I or II substances; and (5) implementation and enforcement of requirements for monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions. Provides that none of such exemptions shall cause a GHG to be subject to regulations relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality or considered an air pollutant for purposes of air pollution prevention and control permits.

Repeals and makes ineffective the following rules and actions:

  • "Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases"
  • "Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act"
  • "Reconsideration of Interpretation of Regulations That Determine Pollutants Covered by Clean Air Act Permitting Programs" and the memorandum, "EPA's Interpretation of Regulations that Determine Pollutants Covered by Federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Permit Program"
  • "Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule"
  • "Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding of Substantial Inadequacy and SIP Call"
  • "Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Finding of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions Required for Greenhouse Gases"
  • "Action to Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Federal Implementation Plan"
  • "Action to Ensure Authority to Implement Title V Permitting Programs Under the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule"
  • "Determinations Concerning Need for Error Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval, and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program"
  • "Limitation of Approval of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Provisions Concerning Greenhouse Gas Emitting-Sources in State Implementation Plans"
  • "Determinations Concerning Need for Error Correction, Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval, and Federal Implementation Plan Regarding Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program; Proposed Rule"
  • Any other federal action under such Act occurring before this Act's enactment that applies a stationary source permitting requirement or an emissions standard for a GHG to address climate change

Prohibits the Administrator from waiving, and invalidates waivers given by the Administrator before the enactment of this Act, the ban on states from adopting or enforcing standards relating to the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or engines with respect to GHG emissions for model year 2017 or any subsequent model year.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) there is established scientific concern over warming of the climate system; (2) addressing climate change is an international issue, involving complex scientific and economic considerations; and (3) the United States has a role to play in resolving global climate change matters on an international basis. Urges Congress to fulfill such role by developing policies that do not adversely affect the American economy, energy supplies, and employment.

What's happening now April 8, 2011

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

 Related & companion bills 5
  • HR 3409 Related bill Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012
  • S 482 Related bill Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
  • S 1720 Related bill Jobs Through Growth Act
  • S 2365 Related bill WEST Act
  • HRES 203 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 910) to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Envi…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 41
All 41 Republican 25
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 1, 2011
Meehan, Patrick
· Apr 1, 2011
Rokita, Todd
· Apr 1, 2011
Rooney, Thomas
· Apr 1, 2011
THORNBERRY, WILLIAM
· Apr 1, 2011
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Apr 1, 2011
BRADY, KEVIN
· Mar 29, 2011
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Calvert, Ken
California · Mar 29, 2011
Farenthold, Blake
· Mar 29, 2011
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Mar 29, 2011
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Mar 29, 2011
Jenkins, Lynn
· Mar 29, 2011
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Mar 29, 2011
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Mar 29, 2011
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Turner, Michael R.
Ohio · Mar 29, 2011
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Carter, John R.
Texas · Mar 16, 2011
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McClintock, Tom
California · Mar 15, 2011
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 15, 2011
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Mar 15, 2011
Harper, Gregg
· Mar 14, 2011
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Mar 14, 2011
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Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Mar 14, 2011
Murphy, Tim
· Mar 14, 2011
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Mar 14, 2011
TIBERI, PATRICK
· Mar 14, 2011
Renacci, James
· Mar 11, 2011
JOHNSON, SAM
· Mar 10, 2011
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 10, 2011
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Mar 9, 2011
Noem, Kristi
· Mar 9, 2011
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Mar 8, 2011
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Mar 8, 2011
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Mar 8, 2011
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Mar 8, 2011
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Mar 8, 2011
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Mar 8, 2011
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Mar 8, 2011
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Mar 8, 2011
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Mar 8, 2011
BARTON, JOE
· Mar 3, 2011
WALDEN, GREG
· Mar 3, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 910: Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HR-910/
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