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Future Generations Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-8312| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Future Generations Protection Act This bill prohibits (1) the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from a new electric utility steam generating unit, (2) hydraulic fracturing on all onshore and offshore land in the United States, and (3) exports of domestically produced crude oil and natural gas, with specified exceptions.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Future Generations Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-8312| House 
| Updated: 9/17/2020
Future Generations Protection Act This bill prohibits (1) the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from a new electric utility steam generating unit, (2) hydraulic fracturing on all onshore and offshore land in the United States, and (3) exports of domestically produced crude oil and natural gas, with specified exceptions.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 17, 2020
    Introduced in House
  • September 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityCanadaClimate change and greenhouse gasesElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Free trade and trade barriersLicensing and registrationsMexicoMiningOil and gasPipelinesTrade restrictions