S. 1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- Sponsor:
- John Thune
- Summary:
- A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has become law.
- Amendments:
- 2 proposed amendments. 2 accepted. View amendments
PASSED by voice vote on November 13, 2012.
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
S. 1956 — 112th Congress (2011–2012)
- Summary
- A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
- Sponsor
- John Thune
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Transportation and public works
- Air quality
- Aviation and airports
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Europe
- European Union
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 12/07/2011 Referred to Committee Amendments (2 proposed) Passed Senate 9/22/2012 Passed House 11/13/2012 Signed by President 11/27/2012 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote Senate Amendment SA 2859 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 9/22/2012 PASSED by voice vote select this vote Senate Amendment SA 2860 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 9/22/2012 PASSED by voice vote select this vote Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 9/22/2012 PASSED by voice vote currently selected House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 11/13/2012 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 12/07/2011 12/07/2011 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Put on a legislative calendar 7/31/2012 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 8/02/2012 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 112-195. Put on a legislative calendar 8/02/2012 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484. 9/22/2012 The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. select this vote Vote 9/22/2012 Amendment SA 2859 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. select this vote Vote 9/22/2012 Amendment SA 2860 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. 9/22/2012 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. select this vote Senate Vote on Passage 9/22/2012 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 9/22/2012 Amendment SA 2859 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Cardin. 9/22/2012 Amendment SA 2860 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Merkley. 9/24/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 9/25/2012 Received in the House. 9/25/2012 Held at the desk. 11/13/2012 Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 11/13/2012 Considered under suspension of the rules. 11/13/2012 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1956. currently selected House Vote on Passage 11/13/2012 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. 11/13/2012 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Presented to President 11/16/2012 Presented to President. Signed 11/27/2012 Signed by President. Enacted 11/27/2012 Became Public Law No: 112-200. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status select this vote S. Amdt. 2859 Cardin, Benjamin [D-MD] September 22, 2012 Passed by voice vote on September 21, 2012. To prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay taxes and penalties imposed on United States air carriers pursuant to the European Union emissions trading scheme.
select this vote S. Amdt. 2860 Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] September 22, 2012 Passed by voice vote on September 21, 2012. To provide for the reassessment by the Secretary of Transportation of a determination that it is in the public interest to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme.
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