On May 21, 2009, the Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 2454, "The American Clean Energy and Security Act," by a vote of 33 to 25. This legislation, introduced by Chairman Henry A. Waxman and Subcommittee Chairman Edward J. Markey, is a comprehensive approach to America's energy policy that will create millions of new clean energy jobs, save consumers hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs, enhance America's energy independence, and cut global warming pollution. The legislation has received wide support from electric utilities; energy companies; manufacturing, industry, and corporate companies; labor unions; and community and environmental organizations. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454 by a vote of 219-212 on June 26, 2009.
Documents
- H.R. 2454, Bill Text, as Passed by House of Representatives
- H.R. 2454 Summary, as Passed by House of Representatives
- H.R. 2454 Section by Section Summary
- EIA Analysis of H.R. 2454
- EIA Analysis Summary
- EPA Analysis of H.R. 2454
- EPA Analysis Summary, June 23, 2009
- CBO Analysis, June 26, 2009
- CBO Cost Estimate, June 5, 2009
- CBO Cap and Trade Household Cost Analysis
- H.R. 2454: By the Numbers
- Industry Claims about the Costs of the Clean Air Act
- Fact Sheet: Economy and Jobs
- Waxman-Peterson Letter to President Obama
- Waxman-Peterson Letter to Speaker Pelosi
- Democratic Dear Colleague, September 17, 2009
- State-Level Analysis of the Impacts of H.R. 2454
Archive Documents
Hearings and Markup
Press Releases
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