H.R. 637 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2017
H.R. 637 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Gary J. Palmer with 121 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
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 121
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clean Air Act to exclude carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride pollution from the scope of that Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary J. Palmer (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 121 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Jan 25, 2017)
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