S. 1956 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
S. 1956 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Dec 7, 2011, sponsored by John Thune with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 7, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
- Public law
- Public Law 112-200
What it does
European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to prohibit an operator of a U.S. civil aircraft from participating in any emissions trading scheme unilaterally established by the European Union in EU Directive 2003/87/EC of October 13, 2003, in any case in which the Secretary determines such prohibition to be in the public interest, taking into account the impact…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 7, 2011
- Passed the SenateSep 22, 2012
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentNov 16, 2012
- Became lawNov 27, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-200. (Nov 27, 2012)
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- H.R. 1801: Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act
- H.R. 2845: Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3800: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 658: FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
- H.R. 4281: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 6064: Temporary Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012
- H.R. 4348: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
More
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