Waxman-Markey Summary: Transportation Papers & Publications

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, H.B. 2454 (“ACES”), was passed out of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2009. The bill, also known as Waxman-Markey after Rep. Waxman (Chairman, Energy & Commerce) and Rep. Markey (Chairman, Subcommittee on Energy & Environment), sets forth an ambitious and comprehensive reform of U.S. climate and energy policy.

ACES proposes to build the foundation of a sustainable economy that moves passengers and products on a lower carbon, more efficient transportation system.

This Summary prepared by ENE offers a section-by-section abstract of the transportation-related provisions included in the bill