United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 910 (112th)
Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
Introduced
3 March 2011
Last action
8 April 2011 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsors
FRED UPTON, COLLIN PETERSON, Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], JOE BARTON, Cathy Rodgers, GREG WALDEN, Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], David McKinley, JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], Frank Lucas, Shelley Capito, Pete Olson, Brett Guthrie, Adam Kinzinger, Mike Pompeo, Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45], Bill Cassidy, Steve Scalise, Robert Latta, Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Michael Burgess, Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], H. Griffith, Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1], James Lankford, Bill Johnson, Bob Gibbs, Bill Huizenga, Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8], Kristi Noem, Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], F. SENSENBRENNER, SAM JOHNSON, Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2], Tim Walberg, Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Bill Flores, Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Steven Palazzo, James Renacci, Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7], Cynthia Lummis
Subjects
Environment, Energy, Taxation, Climate
Source updated
6 December 2025
Environment · Energy · Taxation · Climate
Summary
Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas (GHG) to address climate change. Excludes GHGs from the definition of "air pollutant" for purposes of addressing climate change. Exempts from such prohibition: (1) implementation and enforcement of the rule, "Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards" and finalization, implementation, enforcement, and revision of the proposed rule, "Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles"; (2) implementation of the renewable fuel program; (3) statutorily authorized federal research, development, and demonstration programs addressing climate change; (4) implementation and enforcement of stratospheric ozone protection to the extent that such implementation or enforcement only involves class I or II substances; and (5) implementation and enforcement of requirements for monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions. Provides that none of such exemptions shall cause a GHG to be subject to regulations relating to prevention of significant deterioration of air quality or considered an air pollutant for purposes of air pollution prevention and control permits. Repeals and makes ineffective specified rules and actions concerning permit requirements or emission standards for GHGs to address climate change. Prohibits the Administrator from waiving, and invalidates waivers given by the Administrator before the enactment of this Act, the ban on states from adopting or enforcing standards relating to the control of emissions from new motor vehicles or engines with respect to GHG emissions for model year 2017 or any subsequent model year.
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Timeline
9 February 2011
Committee
Hearings Held Prior to Referral.
Source: Committee
3 March 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 March 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
8 March 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Source: Committee
10 March 2011
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
10 March 2011
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 March 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 March 2011
Vote
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 19.
Source: Committee
15 March 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 April 2011
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
Source: Calendars
1 April 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-50.
Source: Committee
1 April 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-50.
Source: Committee
5 April 2011
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 203 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Passed
Rule H. Res. 203 passed House.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H2361-2362)
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2391)
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 910.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 910 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. All points of order againist the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 203 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
6 April 2011
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 203. (consideration: CR H2350-2391)
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 172 (Roll No. 249).
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 255 - 172 (Roll No. 249).
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll No. 248).
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2506)
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Reported
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the underlying bill from limiting EPA's Clean Air Act authority to protect the health of children, seniors, and those with asthma and lung diseases from the effects of air pollution emitted by large sources (those that emit 75,000 tons or more of carbon pollution annually).
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Floor
Mr. McNerney moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2505-2507; text: CR H2505)
Source: Floor
7 April 2011
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2505-2507)
Source: Floor
8 April 2011
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 8 April 2011 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 7 April 2011 · Official file
- Reported in House · 1 April 2011 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 3 March 2011 · Official file
Documents
11 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 8 April 2011
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 8 April 2011
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 7 April 2011
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 7 April 2011
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 7 April 2011
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 1 April 2011
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 1 April 2011
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 1 April 2011
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 March 2011
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 March 2011
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 March 2011
Sponsors
- FRED UPTON · R · Sponsor
- COLLIN PETERSON · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] · D · Sponsor
- JOE BARTON · R · Sponsor
- Cathy Rodgers · R · Sponsor
- GREG WALDEN · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
- David McKinley · R · Sponsor
- JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Frank Lucas · R · Cosponsor
- Shelley Capito · R · Cosponsor
- Pete Olson · R · Cosponsor
- Brett Guthrie · R · Cosponsor
- Adam Kinzinger · R · Cosponsor
- Mike Pompeo · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] · R · Cosponsor
- Bill Cassidy · R · Cosponsor
- Steve Scalise · R · Cosponsor
- Robert Latta · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Michael Burgess · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11] · R · Cosponsor
- H. Griffith · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] · R · Cosponsor
- James Lankford · R · Cosponsor
- Bill Johnson · R · Cosponsor
- Bob Gibbs · R · Cosponsor
- Bill Huizenga · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Kristi Noem · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] · R · Cosponsor
- F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Cosponsor
- SAM JOHNSON · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Tim Walberg · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Bill Flores · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] · R · Cosponsor
- Steven Palazzo · R · Cosponsor
- James Renacci · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7] · R · Cosponsor
- Cynthia Lummis · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 910) to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012
- related to ← Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011
- related to ← Jobs Through Growth Act
- related to ← WEST Act
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/910
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hr/910
- us · 112-hr-910 · source updated 6 December 2025