American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

From the Washington Post: "The House narrowly passed an ambitious climate bill yesterday that would establish national limits on greenhouse gases, create a complex trading system for emission permits and provide incentives to alter how individuals and corporations use energy."

H.R.2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, passed the House 219-212 in roll call vote 477. THOMAS provides a summary of the bill, the bill text, and related information, such as House Report 111-137.

There are several related sources of information. The President's weekly address focused on this bill. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides an overview of cap and trade programs. In particular, the EPA produced an analysis of H.R. 2454. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) produced several cost estimates and letters on this bill:

The Estimated Costs to Households From the Cap-and-Trade Provisions of H.R. 2454

Responses to Questions About the Cost of a Cap-and-Trade Program

H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

Preliminary Information on the Budgetary Impact of Distributing Carbon Emission Allowances

Source: Mufson, S., Fahrenthold, D.A., and Kane, P. (27 June 2009). "In Close Vote, House Passes Climate Bill: Measure Aims to Change Energy Use." Washington Post.