United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2594 — European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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. Directs the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other appropriate U.S. government officials to use their authority to conduct international negotiations and take other actions necessary to ensure that operators of U.S. civil aircraft are held harmless from any such scheme.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Received in the Senate.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6998)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2594.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6997-7002)

  8. Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 151.

  10. Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

  11. Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-232, Part I.

  12. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

  15. Referred to House Foreign Affairs

  16. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  17. Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2594 do?
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. Directs the Secretary, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other appropriate U.S. government officials to use their authority to conduct international negotiations and take other actions necessary to ensure that operators of U.S. civil aircraft are held harmless from any such scheme.
Who sponsors HR 2594?
HR 2594 is sponsored by John Mica (R).
What is the current status of HR 2594?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2594?
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