U.S. Congress - S.1956 European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
S.1956 - European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011
A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes. view all titles (6)
All Bill Titles
- Short: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 as enacted.
- Short: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 as passed house.
- Short: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 as passed senate.
- Short: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 as reported to senate.
- Official: A bill to prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Interests that support this bill:
- Air transport
- Air freight
- General aviation (private pilots)
- Airlines
- Aviation services & airports
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Transportation
- Pro-business associations
- Chambers of commerce
- General business associations
- Travel agents
- Teamsters union
- Republican/Conservative
- Consumer groups
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Patrick J. Toomey [R, PA] | $958,729 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $532,621 | |
| Sen. Marco Rubio [R, FL] | $428,129 | |
| Sen. Rob Portman [R, OH] | $218,205 | |
| Sen. John Thune [R, SD] | $204,877 | |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R, MO] | $150,751 | |
| Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] | $145,044 | |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] | $134,400 | |
| Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] | $116,320 | |
| Sen. Tom Coburn [R, OK] | $108,406 | |
| Rep. Joe Wilson [R, SC-2] | $195,281 | |
| Rep. Dina Titus [D, NV-1] | $155,790 | |
| Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6] | $155,592 | |
| Rep. William L. Owens [D, NY-21] | $152,067 | |
| Rep. Tom Graves [R, GA-14] | $150,518 | |
| Rep. Paul C. Broun [R, GA-10] | $115,867 | |
| Rep. Tim Huelskamp [R, KS-1] | $92,658 | |
| Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7] | $90,742 | |
| Rep. Jeff Duncan [R, SC-3] | $79,547 | |
| Rep. Patrick Meehan [R, PA-7] | $75,350 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.1956
- Aerospace Industries Association
- The National Business Aviation Association
- Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
- Air Line Pilots Association
- Airlines for America
- Airports Council International
- American Society of Travel Agents
- Cargo Airline Association
- Consumer Travel Alliance
- Interactive Travel Services Association
- International Air Transport Association
- Independent Pilots Association
- General Aviation Manufacturers Association
- Global Business Travel Association
- National Air Carrier Association
- National Air Transportation Association
- National Business Aviation Association
- Regional Airline Association
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- U.S. Travel Association
- Americans For Prosperity
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters – Airline Division
- Air Transport Association of America
- United/Continental Airlines
- American Airlines
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Michael F. Bennet [D, CO] | $120,270 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $119,334 | |
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $84,421 | |
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $79,500 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $57,336 | |
| Sen. Patty Murray [D, WA] | $35,800 | |
| Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski [D, MD] | $21,810 | |
| Sen. Martin Heinrich [D, NM] | $18,945 | |
| Sen. Patrick J. Leahy [D, VT] | $18,150 | |
| Sen. Mazie K. Hirono [D, HI] | $14,500 | |
| Rep. Jerry McNerney [D, CA-9] | $38,460 | |
| Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D, CA-12] | $31,310 | |
| Rep. Daniel B. Maffei [D, NY-24] | $29,800 | |
| Rep. Timothy H. Bishop [D, NY-1] | $29,610 | |
| Rep. Dina Titus [D, NV-1] | $29,584 | |
| Rep. Nick J. Rahall II [D, WV-3] | $28,758 | |
| Rep. Gary C. Peters [D, MI-14] | $23,179 | |
| Rep. Peter A. DeFazio [D, OR-4] | $23,000 | |
| Rep. Bill Foster [D, IL-11] | $21,050 | |
| Rep. Michael H. Michaud [D, ME-2] | $20,000 |
Specific Organizations Opposing S.1956
- World Wildlife Fund
- 350.org
- Center for Biological Diversity
- Earthjustice
- Environmental Defense Fund
- Greenpeace USA
- Natural Resources Defense Council
- Oxfam America
- Sierra Club
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters – Airline Division
- Environment America
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