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GA SR973
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2010
Primary Sponsor
Don Balfour
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AI Summary
- Requests that the U.S. Congress avoid passing Cap and Trade legislation, specifically the "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009," due to concerns about negative economic impacts on the nation and state
- Cites scientific skepticism of man-caused global warming and references Climate Research Unit data claiming global temperatures decreased since 1998 despite rising greenhouse gas emissions
- Argues that natural planetary temperature fluctuations, including solar activity correlations, better explain climate changes than greenhouse gas theories, and that creating a massive federal bureaucracy to address a potentially nonexistent problem would be irresponsible
- Calls on Congress to proceed cautiously on climate change policy, include cost-benefit analyses, protect American jobs and industry, shield citizens from higher energy prices, and maintain global competitiveness
- Requires that any policy to curb greenhouse gas emissions originate in Congress with a recorded vote for accountability, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to all members of the U.S. Congress
Legislative Description
Congress; requesting to avoid passing Cap and Trade type legislation
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/22/2010
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources and the Environment2/5/2010
Full Bill Text
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