Congress protects airlines from EU emissions tax - 13 WTHR Indianapolis

Congress protects airlines from EU emissions tax

Posted: Updated:
WASHINGTON -

Congress is stepping in to protect U.S. airlines from a European Union program to limit emissions that its critics say is unilateral and illegal.

The House passed the bill a day after the EU, facing international protests and a possible trade war, said it was postponing enforcement of the emissions program for non-EU carriers.

Lawmakers, while welcoming the EU action, said it was still necessary for Congress to ensure U.S. airlines won't get taxed by the EU in the future.

The House originally passed the bill, which gives the transportation secretary authority to exempt U.S. carriers from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme, a year ago. A modified Senate bill passed in September, and Monday's House vote to accept the Senate bill sends it to President Barack Obama for his signature.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

 

Powered by WorldNow
Links to the FCC website to view WTHR and/or WALV’s on-line public inspection files:
WTHR: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WTHR   ||   WALV: https://stations.fcc.gov/station-profile/WALV
Individuals with disabilities may contact Jill Pursell at publicfile@wthr.com, or 317.655.5602, for assistance with access to the public inspection files.
Powered by WorldNowAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WTHR. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.