I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 279 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2011 Mr. Fortenberry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 A BILL To prohibit any Federal agency or official, in carrying out any Act or program to reduce the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock.

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Prohibition of imposition of fee or tax on gaseous emissions by livestock

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in carrying out any Act or program to reduce the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, no Federal agency or official shall impose a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock.