H.R.3409 - Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012

To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. view all titles (4)

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  • Short: Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 as passed house.
  • Short: Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act as reported to house.
  • Official: To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. as introduced.
  • Short: Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act as introduced.

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Latest Amendment Status Purpose View All Amendments [13]
 
H.Amdt1483 Fail An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 112-680 to allow the Secretary of Interior to promulgate rules under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, if such rule would reduce the prevalence of pulmonary diseases, lung cancer, cardiovascular disease or reduce the prevalence of birth defects or reproductive problems in pregnant women or children.
H.Amdt1484 Pass An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 112-680 to require that the Secretary, or any other Federal official proposing a rule under this Act, shall publish with each rule proposed under this Act each, scientific study the Secretary or other official, respectively, relied on in developing the rule. This amendment ensures that rules being issued are based on scientific study.
H.Amdt1485 Fail An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-680 to strike the language that would repeal EPA's scientific finding that carbon pollution endangers the public health and welfare.
Latest Actions View All Actions [51]
 
Nov 14th
Nov 14thReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 15thReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Latest Vote

Result: Passed - September 21, 2012

Roll call number 603 in the House

Question: On Passage: H R 3409 To limit the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations before December 31, 2013, under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 54%
 

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