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FL H1375

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Status

Engrossed

4/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Erik Fresen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • House Memorial urging Congress to clarify and specify the Environmental Protection Agency's legal and regulatory obligations regarding greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act

  • Opposes the EPA's planned nationwide cap and trade program for greenhouse gases and economy-wide restrictions affecting dairy and beef operations, office buildings, hospitals, schools, large homes, houses of worship, and other industries

  • Asserts that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled the EPA lacks authority to carry out a cap and trade plan under the Clean Air Act

  • Claims the EPA's greenhouse gas regulations exceed its administrative authority and represent policymaking that should be the responsibility of the legislative branch

  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Florida members of Congress

Legislative Description

Greenhouse Gases

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/28/2011
Federal Affairs Subcommittee3/14/2011

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