Number: RL31931
Title: Climate Change: Federal Laws and Policies Related to Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Authors: Brent D. Yacobucci and Larry Parker, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report provides background on the evolution of U.S. climate change policy from ratification of the UNFCCC to the George W. Bush Administration's rejection of the Kyoto Protocol programs, to the present. Current major regulatory programs that monitor or reduce greenhouse gas emissions are identified, along with their estimated effect on greenhouse gas emissions. Finally, energy legislation enacted in the 109th and 110th Congresses that could directly or indirectly reduce greenhouse gases is discussed.
Pages: 16
Date: December 8, 2008