H.R. 3117 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017
H.R. 3117 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 29, 2017, sponsored by Evan H. Jenkins with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 29, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2017 This bill prohibits the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of the Interior, and the Council on Environmental Quality from considering the social cost of carbon, methane, or nitrous oxide as part of any cost benefit analysis in the rule making process, unless a federal law is enacted authorizing such consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Evan H. Jenkins (R-WV). Co-sponsors: 48 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 29, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-999, Part I. (Nov 2, 2018)
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