2011 House Resolution 19

Ask Congress to stop EPA carbon dioxide regulations

Offered in the House

Feb. 8, 2011

Offered by Rep. Aric Nesbitt (R-80)

To send a note to Congress stating that the Michigan Senate and House think it should ban the federal Environmental Protection Agency from unilaterally imposing greenhouse gas emission regulations, strip the agency's funding for this, and impose a two-year moratorium on new air, water, and waste management regulations except for emergencies. The measure has no force of law.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 9, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Feb. 22, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

March 2, 2011

Adopted in the House 65 to 44 (details)

To send a note to Congress stating that the Michigan Senate and House think it should ban the federal Environmental Protection Agency from unilaterally imposing greenhouse gas emission regulations, strip the agency's funding for this, and impose a two-year moratorium on new air, water, and waste management regulations except for emergencies. The measure has no force of law.