American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000494",
  "term": "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "Proposed federal legislation that aimed to establish a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency in the United States. The bill sought to reduce carbon emissions by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020. It passed the House of Representatives but did not advance in the Senate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/american-clean-energy-and-security-act-of-2009/"
}