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Introduced
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
In Committee
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Future Generations Protection Act, aims to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit. It also prohibits hydraulic fracturing on all onshore and offshore land within the jurisdiction of the United States, and bans the export of domestically produced crude oil and natural gas, with limited exceptions for certain exchanges and trade relations with Canada and Mexico. The bill is intended to address the climate crisis, protect natural resources, and ensure a fair and just transition to renewable energy sources for workers and frontline communities.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Jan Schakowsky (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Chuy García (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 09/17/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8312/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8312/BILLS-116hr8312ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8312/BILLS-116hr8312ih.pdf.pdf |
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