Tag: John Sarbanes
Sarbanes Files Amicus Brief in Support of President Obama’s Clean Power Plan
Joins Bipartisan Group of Current and Former Members of Congress to Argue That EPA Has the Authority to Reduce Dangerous Carbon Pollution and Protect Public Health. Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) joined a bipartisan group of current and former Members of Congress to file an amicus brief in support of the Obama administration’s historic Clean Power Plan (CPP).
Sarbanes Statement on Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) issued the following statement today after the Obama Administration released its Clean Power Plan, the most significant commitment by any American president to fight climate change. The proposal would reduce carbon pol...
SARBANES HONORED FOR ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its Top 10 List of legislation that is helping to advance green building and the economic activity and jobs that come with it. Congressman Sarbanes was included in the list as author of H.R. 4155, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009
CONGRESS VOTES TO SUPPORT MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF, JOB CREATION, ENERGY CONSERVATION
Washington, D.C. - December 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, which passed by a vote of 241 to 181. The measure will directly assist working families by extending property tax relief, the college tuition deduction and the deduction for teachers who pay out of pocket for classroom expenses.
