Public Law 112-200 · S. 1956 · Became law

European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011

Official title: “To prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the United States from participating in the European Union's emissions trading scheme, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on November 27, 2012.

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