House Bill 2240
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Carbon Cost Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2240
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
Carbon Cost Act of 2021
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to coordinate with the National Academy of Sciences to study alternatives for a nonpartisan congressional office or agency to make science-based projections of the effect of federal legislation on global greenhouse gas emissions.
March 26, 2021
03/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
03/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:11:59 PM