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OH HCR12
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Andy Thompson
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AI Summary
- Urges the Obama Administration to reconsider proposals to increase taxes on producers of coal, natural gas, and petroleum
- States that coal, natural gas, and petroleum comprise approximately 70% of electricity production in the United States and are critical to the national economy
- Contends that tax increases on fossil fuel producers will increase consumer heating fuel costs, raise prices for petroleum-based products, and increase reliance on foreign energy imports
- Asserts that the cost burden of such taxes will fall disproportionately on low-income citizens unable to afford higher energy expenses
- Calls for federal policies that encourage domestic production of coal, natural gas, and petroleum instead of taxing these resources
Legislative Description
To urge the Administration of President Barack Obama
Last Action
To Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources
6/9/2011
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