House Bill 1705
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Energy Sovereignty Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1705
Congress
117
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Energy Sovereignty Act
This bill repeals section 115 of the Clean Air Act, which addresses the remediation of international air pollution that originates from sources in the United States.
March 9, 2021
03/10/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
03/09/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/09/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:23 PM