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118-hconres-90 118 hconres 90 Condemning the Biden administration for its ban on the issuance of liquefied natural gas export permits. Energy 2024-02-06 2024-02-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. House Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22] NY R W000828 14   2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
118-hconres-34 118 hconres 34 Expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Energy 2023-04-25 2024-12-18 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 758. House Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] MN R S001212 0   2025-05-27T14:12:13Z  
118-hconres-26 118 hconres 26 Expressing the sense of Congress relating to nuclear power being a necessary clean baseload energy source to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid. Energy 2023-03-17 2023-03-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. House Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] FL R D000032 21   2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
118-hconres-17 118 hconres 17 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not impose any restrictions on the export of crude oil or other petroleum products. Energy 2023-02-17 2023-03-23 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-27. House Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] KY R G000558 9   2025-05-27T14:15:19Z  
118-hconres-14 118 hconres 14 Expressing disapproval of the revocation by President Biden of the Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline. Energy 2023-02-07 2023-03-23 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-25, Part I. House Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] AZ R L000589 7   2025-11-18T11:18:14Z  
117-hconres-85 117 hconres 85 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President of the United States should consider the potential impacts to the workforce, economy, and energy security of Pennsylvania and the greater national energy industry when pursuing domestic and international energy policy, including the purchase of energy resources from foreign adversaries, the approval of pipelines, and the consideration of permits for energy and minerals development. Energy 2022-04-07 2022-04-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15] PA R T000467 6 This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should consider the effect on Pennsylvania when conducting domestic and international energy policy, including pipeline approvals and permits for energy and mineral development. 2023-08-14T21:15:23Z  
117-hconres-25 117 hconres 25 Encouraging the Architect of the Capitol to transition to the exclusive use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources to power the United States Capitol Complex by 2032. Energy 2021-03-26 2021-03-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. House Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] CO D N000191 3 This concurrent resolution encourages the Architect of the Capitol to transition to the exclusive use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources to power the U.S. Capitol Complex by 2032. 2023-01-11T13:46:27Z  
117-hconres-15 117 hconres 15 Expressing the sense of Congress that hydropower is an essential renewable resource and the United States should protect existing hydropower resources. Energy 2021-02-05 2021-02-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] WA R M001159 5 This concurrent resolution urges the United States to protect existing hydropower resources and increase substantially the capacity and generation of clean, renewable hydropower resources. In addition, it expresses the sense of Congress that hydropower is a renewable resource for purposes of all federal programs. 2023-01-11T13:47:26Z  
116-hconres-74 116 hconres 74 Encouraging the Architect of the Capitol to transition to the exclusive use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources to power the United States Capitol Complex by 2032. Energy 2019-11-14 2020-11-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. House Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] CO D N000191 18 This concurrent resolution encourages the Architect of the Capitol to transition to the exclusive use of electricity derived from renewable energy sources to power the U.S. Capitol Complex by 2032. 2022-11-01T05:17:27Z  
111-hconres-309 111 hconres 309 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for a $500 million recovery fund focusing exclusively on travel and tourism to be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of the BP oil spill. Energy 2010-07-29 2010-07-29 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] IL D R000515 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) BP should fund a $500 million dollar recovery fund focusing exclusively on travel and tourism; (2) the fund should be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility through a transparent process with defined criteria for award; and (3) county or parish and state tourism boards and visitors bureaus in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida should all be eligible for funding based upon a demonstrated decline in travelers since the beginning of the BP oil spill. 2019-11-15T21:20:23Z  
111-hconres-106 111 hconres 106 Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a single national fuel economy standard. Energy 2009-04-23 2009-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. House Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2] AL D B001264 3 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a single national fuel economy standard is necessary to achieve the national policy goals of reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without further exacerbating unemployment; and (2) the California Air Resources Board's regulation to implement California law AB 1493 undermines and conflicts with national policy established by the Energy Policy Conservation Act of 1975. 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z  
110-hconres-417 110 hconres 417 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted. Energy 2008-09-16 2008-09-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] MI R M001147 104 Declares that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted into law that: (1) opens the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), and oil shale reserves to environmentally prudent exploration and extraction; (2) extends expiring renewable energy incentives; (3) encourages the streamlined approval of new refining capacity and nuclear power facilities, and advanced research and development of clean coal, coal-to-liquid, and carbon sequestration technologies; and (4) minimizes drawn out legal challenges that unreasonably delay or prevent actual domestic energy production. 2021-06-07T19:34:41Z  
110-hconres-401 110 hconres 401 Expressing the support of Congress for enhancing energy independence through the usage of existing resources and technology. Energy 2008-07-31 2008-08-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] AL R A000055 4 Calls for the enactment of laws that: (1) make more American energy available for exploration and production, including in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Offshore Continental Shelf, and federal lands onshore, including for shale oil and coal-to-liquid production; and (2) streamline the permitting process for building American refineries and allow the construction of refineries on federal lands. 2021-06-07T19:34:39Z  
110-hconres-346 110 hconres 346 Expressing the sense of Congress that American oil companies should build additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses. Energy 2008-05-08 2008-05-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] LA R A000361 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that American oil companies should reinvest their profits into building additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses so that the United States will become independent of foreign refineries and, in effect, help to reduce the current high price of gasoline. 2020-07-23T15:27:00Z  
110-hconres-184 110 hconres 184 Preserve our Salmon and Renewable Energy Resolution Energy 2007-07-12 2007-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans. House Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1] ID R S001167 0 Preserve our Salmon and Renewable Energy Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers are essential to commerce in the Pacific Northwest; (2) the survivability rate of salmon and steelhead has increased since the dams have been in place; (3) breaching the dams will not guarantee recovery of salmon and steelhead; (4) the environmental impact of removing the dams will be extremely damaging; (5) the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers provide renewable pollution free energy to the Pacific Northwest and helps backup California's power grid; and (6) two conclusive and exhaustive studies have already been completed which considered removing the dams or reservoir drawdown on the Snake River and concluded that we need to keep the dams. 2023-01-12T17:52:42Z  
110-hconres-157 110 hconres 157 Supporting the research and development in the State of California of biodiesel and other biofuels from agricultural products and byproducts. Energy 2007-05-23 2007-05-23 Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. House Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19] CA R R000004 3 Reiterates Congress' commitment to developing alternative and renewable energy, in particular biodiesel and other biofuels, and expressly supports the research and development of biodiesel and biofuels from agricultural products and byproducts within California. 2023-01-11T19:39:53Z  
110-hconres-153 110 hconres 153 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio, and for other purposes. Energy 2007-05-22 2007-05-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1] MD R G000180 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress and the Executive Branch should aggressively pursue development and rapid, commercial deployment of a diverse portfolio of new and existing energy technologies; (2) Congress should pursue development of policies to promote specified efficiency initiatives; (3) Congress should pursue policies that create a sustainable market for the commercial deployment of alternative and energy efficiency technologies; and (4) Congress, the Executive Branch, and state and local governments, as well as utilities and industry leaders, should be actively engaged in consumer education initiatives surrounding available approaches to energy diversity and efficiency. 2023-01-11T19:39:54Z  
110-hconres-25 110 hconres 25 Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. Energy 2007-01-10 2007-10-16 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. House Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] MN D P000258 72 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that not later than January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. 2023-01-11T14:51:28Z  
109-hconres-460 109 hconres 460 Expressing the sense of Congress that American oil companies should build additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses. Energy 2006-07-28 2006-08-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] LA R A000361 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that American oil companies should reinvest their profits into building additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses so that the United States will become independent of foreign refineries and, in effect, help to reduce the current high price of gasoline. 2023-01-13T04:50:34Z  
109-hconres-424 109 hconres 424 Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. Energy 2006-06-07 2006-11-17 House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006. House Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] VA R G000289 93 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that by January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of the total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z  
109-hconres-369 109 hconres 369 Expressing the support of Congress for the "25 x '25" initiative, which envisions that farm, forestry, and ranch lands in the United States will provide by 2025 at least 25 percent of the energy consumed in the United States, and, in furtherance of the "25 x '25" initiative, promoting the increased production of renewable energy by the forestry and agricultural communities. Energy 2006-03-29 2006-04-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . House Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] CO R M001152 1 Endorses the "25 by 25 initiative" which envisions that U.S. farm, ranch, and forestry lands will provide by 2025 at least 25% of the energy consumed in the United States while continuing to produce abundant, safe, and affordable food and fiber. Commits to working collaboratively with leaders of the agricultural and forestry communities to promote the increased production of renewable energy. 2023-01-13T04:49:01Z  
108-hconres-441 108 hconres 441 Recognizing the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States and supporting the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants. Energy 2004-06-03 2004-06-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9] MI R K000288 13 States that Congress: (1) recognizes the essential role of nuclear power in the national energy policy of the United States; and (2) supports the increased use of nuclear power and the construction and development of new and improved nuclear power generating plants as a means of contributing to national energy independence and maintaining a clean environment. 2023-01-15T04:49:09Z  
106-hconres-429 106 hconres 429 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the electricity crisis in San Diego and Orange Counties in California. Energy 2000-10-12 2000-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-49] CA R B000461 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) declare an economic emergency for San Diego and Orange Counties due to the electricity crisis; and (2) authorize that, until December 31, 2002, Federal electric energy shall be available for purchase by investor-owned electric utilities for resale to California consumers, and at the same wholesale rates applicable to wholesale Federal power sales to public power agencies. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-417 106 hconres 417 Expressing the strong support of Congress that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission execute its fundamental responsibility to reform the unjust and unreasonable electric power rates in California immediately. Energy 2000-10-04 2000-10-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] CA R H000981 4 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has the duty, not the option, to reform the unjust and unreasonable electric power rates in California without further delay. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-291 106 hconres 291 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning drawdowns of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 2000-03-21 2000-03-21 Referred to the House Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] PA D K000270 13 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) if the March 27 Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) summit does not result in a decision to increase production sufficiently to reduce the price of oil in the United States, then the President and the Secretary of Energy should draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to combat unfair OPEC foreign trade practices and alleviate the severely deleterious consequences to people and business in the United States that those practices have caused; (2) Congress should immediately pass, and the President should sign into law, legislation to reauthorize the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and extend the President's authority to release SPR oil; and (3) the President and the Secretary should prepare for potential future threats to the economy and energy supply of the United States by developing methods to increase crude oil quantities in the SPR and promote a diversified energy portfolio. 2025-01-02T17:07:31Z  
106-hconres-287 106 hconres 287 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the actions needed to address the recent dramatic price increase in heating oil and other petroleum distillates. Energy 2000-03-16 2000-03-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Sherwood, Don [R-PA-10] PA R S001146 0 Calls on the President to direct the Secretary of Energy to: (1) take immediate action to negotiate with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and with non-OPEC nations to increase oil production sufficient to mitigate the current supply crisis such that world oil prices reach a sustainable level for both producer and consumer nations; and (2) develop a plan and recommend to Congress by July 1, 2000, both short-term and long-term solutions by which the United States can reduce its dependence on foreign oil. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-273 106 hconres 273 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning drawdowns of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 2000-03-09 2000-03-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] CT D G000120 34 See summary of: H.Con.Res. 267 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-274 106 hconres 274 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning drawdowns of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 2000-03-09 2000-03-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] PA D K000270 11 Expresses the sense of Congress that if the March 27 summit of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) does not result in a decision to increase production sufficiently to reduce the price of oil in the United States, reversing OPEC's market-distorting behavior, then the President and the Secretary of Energy should: (1) draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to combat OPEC's unfair foreign trade practices and alleviate the deleterious consequences to people and business in the United States that those practices have caused; and (2) prepare for future threats to the U.S. economy and energy supply by developing methods to draw down the SPR quickly when needed, and increase the quantity of SPR crude oil over time in an economically reasonable manner. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-267 106 hconres 267 Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning drawdowns of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 2000-03-08 2000-03-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President and the Secretary of Energy should draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to combat unfair foreign trade practices of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and alleviate the deleterious consequences to people and business in the United States that those practices have caused; and (2) the President and the Secretary should prepare for future threats to the U.S. economy and energy supply by developing methods to draw down the SPR quickly when needed, and increase the quantity of SPR crude oil over time in an economically reasonable manner. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
106-hconres-256 106 hconres 256 Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the use of reformulated gasoline fuels, and for other purposes. Energy 2000-02-29 2000-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. House Rep. Ewing, Thomas W. [R-IL-15] IL R E000282 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Federal government should: (1) promote the continued use of renewable ethanol in the Chicago reformulated gasoline market and in other reformulated gasoline areas as a means of enhancing energy security and supporting farm income; (2) allow State and local governments the option of limiting the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as an oxygenate until those governments are certain that MTBE will not harm their environments; and (3) require the Environmental Protection Agency to revise the Phase II reformulated gasoline regulations under the Clean Air Act to allow ethanol to remain a viable oxygenate within the Act's reformulated gasoline program. 2025-01-02T17:07:31Z  
105-hconres-280 105 hconres 280 To provide for the development and implementation of a comprehensive energy conservation plan for the United States Congress. Energy 1998-05-21 1998-06-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development. House Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] IL D G000535 12 Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) develop and implement a cost-effective energy conservation strategy for all facilities administered by Congress to achieve 20 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to FY 1991 within seven years after adoption of this resolution; (2) submit to the Congress a comprehensive energy conservation and management plan, including life cycle costs methods to determine the cost-effectiveness of proposed energy efficiency projects; (3) submit a request for necessary appropriations; (4) report annually to the Congress on congressional energy management and conservation programs; (5) perform energy surveys of all congressional buildings and attendant updates; (6) use such surveys to determine the cost and payback period of energy and water conservation measures likely to achieve requisite energy consumption levels; and (7) install energy and water conservation measures that will achieve the requirements through previously determined life cycle cost methods and procedures. Authorizes the Architect to: (1) contract with nongovernmental entities and employ private sector capital to finance energy conservation projects and achieve energy consumption targets; (2) develop innovative contracting methods to attract private sector funding for the installation of energy-efficient and renewable energy technology; and (3) participate in the Department of Energy's Financing Renewable Energy and Efficiency (FREE Savings) contracts program for Federal Government facilities. Directs the Architect to produce information packages and guides for each Member and employing authority of the Congress that detail simple, cost-effective methods to save energy. 2025-01-02T17:43:46Z  
105-hconres-34 105 hconres 34 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should submit a National Energy Policy Plan to Congress. Energy 1997-03-04 1997-03-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] VA D P000326 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should submit a National Energy Policy Plan to the Congress by January 1, 1998, and biennially thereafter through 2006, together with proposals for implementing legislation that will provide for energy self-sufficiency for the United States. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
104-hconres-197 104 hconres 197 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should suspend spent nuclear fuel and radio active target material reprocessing activities. Energy 1996-07-10 1996-07-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Procurement. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 5 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should suspend its spent nuclear fuel and radioactive target material reprocessing activities and postpone plans for further reprocessing. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
104-hconres-29 104 hconres 29 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should submit a National Energy Policy Plan to Congress. Energy 1995-02-14 1995-02-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] VA D P000326 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should submit a National Energy Policy Plan to the Congress by January 1, 1996, and biennially thereafter through 2006, together with proposals for implementing legislation that will provide for energy self-sufficiency for the U.S. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
103-hconres-202 103 hconres 202 Expressing the sense of the Congress that all appropriations made for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 1995 should be expended, and that expenditures for such program for fiscal year 1996 should ensure the provision of services at or above the same level. Energy 1994-02-07 1994-03-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1] RI R M000015 104 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) should be a high priority; (2) all FY 1995 appropriations made for LIHEAP should be expended; and (3) LIHEAP expenditures for FY 1996 should ensure the provision of services at or above the level provided in FY 1995. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
103-hconres-188 103 hconres 188 Expressing the sense of the Congress that a dramatic new direction in Federal Government energy research, development, demonstration and commercialization funding priorities should be adopted to improve environmental protection, create new jobs, enhance United States competitiveness, and reduce the trade deficit. Energy 1993-11-22 1994-02-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 128 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the national policy of the United States should be to: (1) increase energy efficiency, as specified; (2) increase renewable energy technologies to 20 percent of the overall national energy mix by 2010; and (3) achieve these goals by adopting a specified national strategy. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-337 102 hconres 337 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the General Accounting Office should conduct a study of the economic impacts of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Order No. 636 on residential, commercial, and other end-users of natural gas, and that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such order until 60 days after the completion of such study. Energy 1992-06-23 1992-07-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3] IA D N000003 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the General Accounting Office should study and report to the Congress on the economic impacts Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 636 on the various classes and regions of natural gas end-users; and (2) FERC should refrain from processing restructuring proceedings pursuant to such Order until a certain period after such report is due. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-310 102 hconres 310 To express the sense of the Congress that current natural gas economic or market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several states are contrary to the public interest of the citizens of the United States of America. Energy 1992-04-09 1992-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] NY D S000124 12 Expresses the sense of the Congress that market demand "prorationing" policies being considered by several States are not in the best interests of the American people, and urges that such policies be abandoned before more stringent measures are adopted. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-282 102 hconres 282 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program should be funded for fiscal year 1993 at a level greater than or equal to its funding for fiscal year 1992. Energy 1992-02-19 1992-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21] PA R R000243 219 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) consideration of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) should be a high priority; (2) LIHEAP funding for FY 1993 should be increased to a level greater than or equal to funding for FY 1992; and (3) the President should accept the LIHEAP funding level for FY 1993 as recommended by the Congress. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
102-hconres-79 102 hconres 79 Calling upon the President to work with other Nations to create and implement a Western Hemisphere Energy Policy. Energy 1991-02-27 1991-03-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] SC D T000034 4 Calls upon the President to work with all nations of the western hemisphere to create and implement a Western Hemisphere Energy Policy. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
102-hconres-53 102 hconres 53 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should prepare and submit before April 1, 1991, a proposed National Energy Policy Plan which includes specific energy objectives for the year 2000. Energy 1991-01-28 1991-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should submit to the Congress a proposed National Energy Policy Plan by a specified deadline. Cites possible national energy goals which the President should consider when establishing national energy objectives and strategies. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
102-hconres-18 102 hconres 18 Expressing the sense of the Congress of the desirability of promoting energy efficiency and conservation, setting energy efficiency and conservation goals for the United States, and calling an energy summit. Energy 1991-01-03 1991-02-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] NY D W000258 17 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in furtherance of the shared responsibility of the executive and legislative branches to oversee and develop energy efficiency and conservation policies, the Congress: (1) urges the President to convene a national energy summit including experts on the environment and energy from both governmental and private sectors; and (2) believes the National Energy Strategy being developed by the Department of Energy should be an important part of the discussion at the energy summit. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-389 101 hconres 389 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should prepare and submit a proposed National Energy Policy Plan before December 31, 1990. Energy 1990-10-24 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20] OH D O000001 10 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should submit to the Congress a proposed National Energy Policy Plan before December 31, 1990. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-371 101 hconres 371 Expressing the sense of the Congress of the desirability of promoting energy efficiency and conservation, setting energy efficiency and conservation goals for the United State, and calling an energy summit. Energy 1990-09-17 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17] NY D W000258 16 Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in furtherance of the shared responsibility of the executive and legislative branches to oversee and develop energy efficiency and conservation policies, the Congress: (1) urges the President to convene a national energy summit including experts on the environment and energy from both governmental and private sectors; and (2) believes the National Energy Strategy being developed by the Department of Energy should be an important part of the discussion at the energy summit. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-364 101 hconres 364 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 1990-09-05 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) direct the Department of Energy to take action (including prequalifying of bidders) to draw down the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate which assures an adequate crude oil supply to the market place; and (2) implement such drawdown in coordination with similar drawdowns of government-controlled stocks of crude oil by other member nations of the International Energy Agency. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hconres-120 101 hconres 120 Recommending that the Department of Energy take immediate action to determine validity and potential to the Nation's energy needs of recent "cold fusion" experiments that may create energy from nuclear fusion and that the Department also make recommendations to the Congress regarding future nuclear fusion programs. Energy 1989-05-11 1989-05-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 5 Expresses the recommendation of the Congress that the Department of Energy (DOE): (1) take immediate action to determine the validity and potential of new ways to obtain fusion energy; and (2) make recommendations to the Congress regarding "cold fusion" as an alternative energy source and the facilitation of international and domestic efforts in traditional avenues of fusion research. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-hconres-34 101 hconres 34 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the formulation of a national energy policy. Energy 1989-01-27 1989-02-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25] TX D A000209 18 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) formulate and implement a national energy policy based on achieving a specified core energy supply; and (2) work with the Congress in formulating the specific measures to implement such policy. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
100-hconres-286 100 hconres 286 A concurrent resolution regarding the receipt of radioactive waste at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Energy 1988-04-21 1988-05-24 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] CO D S000462 17 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) adequate measures should be taken regarding emergency response capabilities and training to protect the people of the States through which radioactive waste destined for the New Mexico Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) will be shipped, as well as the people of the State in which it will be disposed; and (2) the Department of Energy should not place any radioactive waste in the WIPP facility until it is determined that brine-infiltration does not present a threat to safe radioactive waste storage. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
100-hconres-254 100 hconres 254 A concurrent resolution recommending that the Department of Energy work more closely with other nations in the field of magnetic fusion research and that the Department continue to pursue an agreement with other nations to jointly design the International Thermonuclear Experimental reactor. Energy 1988-03-01 1988-03-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 23 Recommends that the Department of Energy: (1) work more closely with other nations in the field of magnetic fusion research; (2) foster collaborative research in fusion materials to maximize the environmental advantages of fusion energy; and (3) continue to pursue an agreement with other nations to jointly design the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
100-hconres-179 100 hconres 179 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the long-range energy planning of the United States. Energy 1987-08-07 1987-09-21 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27] CA D L000264 11 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Congress and the administration must take certain steps to ensure the continuing availability of energy and prevent further degradation of the environment; (2) the Congress must encourage the development of a national energy plan; (3) the development of all energy sources should be consistent with a national energy plan; and (4) none of the energy sources should bear the sole burden of meeting the Nation's long-term energy needs. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
100-hconres-31 100 hconres 31 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the use of ethanol in reducing air pollution, and for other purposes. Energy 1987-01-22 1987-02-05 Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains. House Rep. Smith, Virginia [R-NE-3] NE R S000622 14 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of ethanol blended fuels should be established to reduce air pollution and surplus grain stocks and that such use should be encouraged through information and technical assistance. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
99-hconres-369 99 hconres 369 A concurrent resolution requesting that the President establish an emergency Commission to review the Tennessee Valley Authority's power program with regard to the safety, economy, and financial stability of the program's operations. Energy 1986-07-17 1986-07-31 Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources. House Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] AL D F000208 0 Requests the President to appoint a Commission to report to the President and the Congress on the status of the Tennessee Valley Authority's Power Program and recommendations for improvements in specified areas, including safety, financial condition, and operational activities. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
99-hconres-342 99 hconres 342 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding continued operation of the Department's N-Reactor at the Hanford Reservation in the State of Washington, producing power for the Bonneville Power Administration. Energy 1986-05-22 1986-08-19 Referred to Subcommittee on General Oversight, Northwest Power, and Forest Management. House Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] OR D W000227 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that until the Congress has had at least 120 days to study the results of safety and environmental studies conducted by specified agencies, neither the Bonneville Power Administration nor the Department of Energy should accept steam-produced power from the N-Reactor at the Hanford Reservation in the State of Washington. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
99-hconres-303 99 hconres 303 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the administration of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 by the Secretary of Energy. Energy 1986-03-20 1986-05-12 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2] NH R G000445 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Secretary of Energy, when implementing the site selection processes of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, should: (1) refrain from computing the time limitation on any period during which the Secretary receives comments from persons designated under the Act until the information on which such persons are to comment is available to them; (2) investigate whether such information is available to such persons on the date of publication; (3) investigate whether site selection process costs can be reduced through periodic data review to determine which sites warrant further consideration; (4) apply certain population density factors at every stage of the site review process; and (5) delay the second repository site selection process whenever there is a selection process delay for the first repository site. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
99-hconres-202 99 hconres 202 A concurrent resolution to request the President to provide economic assistance to Mexico while enhancing the national security and energy preparedness of the United States by further filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve with petroleum obtained from Mexico. Energy 1985-10-01 1985-10-15 Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs. House Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] CA D B000711 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) purchase petroleum from Mexico for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by using the total amount in the SPR Petroleum Account that is available for petroleum products acquisition; and (2) submit a plan to the Congress for a $1,500,000,000 loan to Mexico to be repaid, with interest, with petroleum for the SPR. Urges such a plan to offset in the Federal budget the amount of the loan outlay by reducing certain Department of Defense expenditures. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
99-hconres-10 99 hconres 10 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that low-income individuals should receive assistance in paying bills for home heating. Energy 1985-01-03 1985-02-26 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 20 Expresses the sense of the Congress that public utilities and the private sector should establish programs to assist low-income individuals in meeting heating fuel and weatherization costs. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
99-hconres-11 99 hconres 11 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on natural gas prices. Energy 1985-01-03 1986-06-19 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that efforts should be taken to assure that: (1) artificially high natural gas wellhead prices are reduced; (2) certain contract provisions which artificially increase natural gas prices are eliminated; (3) natural gas companies justify price increases; (4) additional assistance is provided to individuals unable to pay residential heating costs; and (5) residential weatherization activities are increased. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hconres-318 98 hconres 318 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Energy and American industry should work together in developing a national fusion program. Energy 1984-06-06 1984-06-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production. House Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] CA D S000810 0 Expresses congressional support for joint development of a national fusion program by the Department of Energy and American industry. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
98-hconres-231 98 hconres 231 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that low-income individuals should receive assistance in paying bills for home heating. Energy 1983-11-18 1983-11-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 55 Expresses the sense of Congress that the public and private sectors should establish programs to assist low-income individuals in meeting heating fuel and weatherization costs. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
98-hconres-205 98 hconres 205 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on Natural Gas Policy to make recommendations to the Congress. Energy 1983-11-02 1984-04-12 For Further Action See H.R.4277. House Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22] IL D S000423 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on Natural Gas Policy to: (1) make recommendations on natural gas pricing reforms to ensure adequate natural gas supplies and fair prices; and (2) transmit such recommendations to the Congress. Requires such commission to be bipartisan and contain representatives of the natural gas industry and consumer groups. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hconres-96 98 hconres 96 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should form a National Commission on Natural Gas Pricing to make recommendations to the Congress. Energy 1983-03-24 1983-11-02 Clean Bill H.R.4277 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. House Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5] KS R W000426 13 Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the President should, as soon as possible, form a bipartisan National Commission on Natural Gas Pricing to make recommendations on natural gas pricing reforms which will ensure adequate natural gas supplies and fair prices; and (2) such Commission should transmit its recommendations to the Congress in time for introduction and passage of legislation before the next winter heating season. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hconres-88 98 hconres 88 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the abrupt decontrol of all natural gas prices. Energy 1983-03-16 1983-11-02 Clean Bill H.R.4277 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. House Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] MA D D000416 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the schedule for domestic natural gas price deregulation should not be accelerated. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hconres-75 98 hconres 75 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the rate of fill for completing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 1983-03-02 1983-03-09 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] PA D Y000014 41 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the fill rate proposed by the administration for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is insufficient and inconsistent with existing law; and (2) the reserve should be filled at least at the minimum rate prescribed by law. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
98-hconres-29 98 hconres 29 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress on natural gas prices. Energy 1983-01-25 1983-11-02 Clean Bill H.R.4277 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that efforts should be taken to assure that: (1) decontrol of natural gas prices does not occur; (2) wellhead price controls are applied to all categories of natural gas; (3) artificially high wellhead prices are reduced; (4) certain contract provisions which artificially increase natural gas prices are eliminated; (5) natural gas companies justify price increases; (6) additional assistance is provided to individuals unable to pay residential heating costs; and (7) residential weatherization activities are increased. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hconres-324 97 hconres 324 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a National Coal Export Policy is necessary to coordinate Federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements and for other purposes. Energy 1982-04-29 1982-05-06 Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 30 Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. ports through which coal exports pass. Declares that such legislation should: (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
97-hconres-273 97 hconres 273 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be no new tax on imported crude oil or refined petroleum products. Energy 1982-02-23 1982-02-23 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] PA D Y000014 2 Expresses the sense of the Congress that no new tax should be imposed on imported crude oil or refined petroleum products. 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z  
97-hconres-221 97 hconres 221 A concurrent resolution expressing the support of the Congress for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System and for further consideration of waivers of law regarding that System. Energy 1981-11-17 1981-12-14 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] NY D O000134 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the timely completion of the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System is important and that a revised set of waivers of law should be expeditiously considered. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
97-hconres-203 97 hconres 203 A concurrent resolution requesting certain reports relating to the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933, and prohibiting certain transactions by the board of directors of that Authority. Energy 1981-10-15 1981-11-19 Received in the Senate, and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. House Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] AL D F000208 8 Directs the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to report to Congress and the Office of Management and Budget to formally request any amendments to law relating to compensation of employees. Prohibits the Board from implementing any program that would result in compensation to TVA employees in excess of the statutory Federal pay cap. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z  
97-hconres-77 97 hconres 77 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the abrupt decontrol of domestic natural gas prices. Energy 1981-02-25 1981-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Fossil and Synthetic Fuels. House Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] MA D D000416 98 Expresses the sense of Congress that the schedule for domestic natural gas price deregulation should not be accelerated. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
97-hconres-70 97 hconres 70 A concurrent resolution encouraging cooperation with Mexico in order to develop Mexico's potential as a major producer of oil and natural gas for export to the United States. Energy 1981-02-17 1981-02-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Inter-American Affairs. House Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13] OH D P000170 0 Expresses Congressional concern that Mexico be given full consideration in the formulation of our national and international energy policies. Encourages the President to negotiate a framework for cooperation with Mexico on common concerns, including the mutually beneficial development of Mexico's oil and natural gas reserves. 2025-01-23T13:14:35Z  
97-hconres-65 97 hconres 65 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Congress should appropriate funds for the construction of high BTU coal gasification demonstration plants in Noble County, Ohio, and Perry County, Illinois. Energy 1981-02-06 1981-02-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Development and Applications. House Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] OH D A000214 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that funding continue for the coal gasification demonstration plants in Noble County, Ohio, and Perry County, Illinois. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
96-hconres-293 96 hconres 293 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy revise its allocation regulations with regard to existing retail outlets. Energy 1980-03-04 1980-03-04 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-37] CA R L000274 27 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should: (1) impose a moratorium on gasoline allocations to retail outlets not in existence or in the process of being established as of the date of enactment of this Act; (2) revise the gasoline allocation regulations to provide simplicity, flexibility, and understandability, and to prevent unnecessary market disruptions; and (3) submit to the Congress a plan for reducing the number of pending cases and expediting future cases before it. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-278 96 hconres 278 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President and the Congress should establish programs and enact legislation that will assure that not later that January 1, 1990, the total quantity of gasoline sold in commerce in the United States by any refiner for use as motor fuel shall contain, on the average, not less that ten percent alcohol fuel by volume. Energy 1980-02-12 1980-02-12 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4] MO D S000465 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President and the Congress should establish programs to assure that by January 1, 1990, gasoline for use as motor fuel shall contain not less than ten percent alcohol fuel by volume. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-227 96 hconres 227 A bill expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should act immediately to reduce the power of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to control the supply and price of oil and should act to reduce the vulnerability of the United States to cutoff or decrease of oil supplied by the member countries of the Organization. Energy 1979-12-13 1979-12-13 Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] IA R L000169 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) act to reduce the power of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to control the supply and price of oil; (2) accelerate the development of a Strategic Petroleum Reserve and require oil companies to increase privately held reserves; (3) develop energy resources on Government-owned land and in non-OPEC countries; (4) encourage competition in oil marketing and distribution; (5) sue OPEC under United States antitrust laws; (6) negotiate for a specific facility to recycle current account surpluses in the International Monetary Fund; (7) negotiate for a licensing procedure to limit spot market prices; and (8) prevent marketing practices which discriminate against gasohol and other synthetic fuels. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
96-hconres-160 96 hconres 160 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should adopt as a high priority policy the elimination of the power of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries to control the supply and price of oil. Energy 1979-07-11 1979-07-11 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] CA D P000121 6 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should adopt as policy the elimination of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' power to control the supply and price of oil. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hconres-154 96 hconres 154 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Energy must expedite its efforts to collect and verify energy information. Energy 1979-06-27 1979-06-27 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Evans, David W. [D-IN-6] IN D E000239 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy must expedite and strengthen its efforts to verify energy information in order to be fully independent of industry statistics and become the primary energy information data bank. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-156 96 hconres 156 A concurrent resolution to provide sufficient diesel fuel for the transportation of fresh farm produce. Energy 1979-06-27 1979-06-27 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17] CA R P000097 14 Declares that it is the sense of Congress that the Department of Energy take necessary steps to provide a set-aside of middle distillate fuels equal to eight percent to each of the States. Declares that the Department of Transportation should establish, on an emergency basis, a uniform national minimum truck weight standard of not less than 80,000 pounds, and a length standard of not less than 60 feet for single trailers and 65 feet for dual trailers. Declares that the Interstate Commerce Commission should further modify its diesel fuel recovery program to assure that pass-through provisions of the freight rate surcharge be passed to subhaulers. Declares that the Governors of the respective States and the President should delay unnecessary summer training programs by National Guard and United States Army and Marine Reserve units, or restrict their movements to the nearest appropriate training center, and to add the middle distillate fuels thereby saved to State set-aside programs. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
96-hconres-152 96 hconres 152 A concurrent resolution to maximize the production of middle distillate fuels. Energy 1979-06-26 1979-06-26 Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 3 Declares that it is the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should take necessary steps to maximize immediately the production of middle distillate fuels in the Nation. States that the Department should also act under authority granted in the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act of 1973 to impose reasonable allocation controls on middle distillate supplies in order to provide a reasonable share of such supplies to all end- users. Declares that the Department of Transportation should establish, on an emergency basis, a uniform national minimum truck weight and length standard so long as supplies of middle distillate fuels remain inadequate. Declares that the Interstate Commerce Commission's diesel fuel cost recovery program should be modified to ensure that the owner-operator receives full compensation for rapidly increasing diesel fuel prices. States that such modification should include a review of the figure used to estimate the percent of total trucking revenues used to purchase fuel. 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z  
96-hconres-138 96 hconres 138 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the commissioning of an independent audit of domestic supplies of crude oil and refined petroleum products and related matters. Energy 1979-06-12 1979-06-12 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-9] FL D N000032 23 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy commission an independent audit of the crude oil and refined petroleum products held by or under the control of domestic oil companies and report the results of that audit to the Congress. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-133 96 hconres 133 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should immediately establish and appoint a National Energy Council. Energy 1979-05-31 1979-05-31 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] MN R S000795 7 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President immediately establish and appoint a National Energy Council to: (1) study the energy shortage, its impact, and the credibility of energy data; (2) present a written report to the President and the Congress concerning energy data credibility enhancement; and (3) compile and publish a national energy audit. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-130 96 hconres 130 A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress that the President should immediately establish and appoint a National Energy Council. Energy 1979-05-24 1979-05-24 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] MN R S000795 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President immediately establish and appoint a National Energy Council to: (1) study the energy shortage, its impact, and the credibility of energy data; (2) present a written report to the President and the Congress concerning energy data credibility enhancement; and (3) compile and publish a national energy audit. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-128 96 hconres 128 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Energy must expedite its efforts to collect and verify energy information. Energy 1979-05-23 1979-05-23 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Railsback, Thomas F. [R-IL-19] IL R R000012 57 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy must expedite and strengthen its efforts to verify energy information in order to be fully independent of industry statistics and become the primary energy information data bank. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
96-hconres-125 96 hconres 125 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that steps should be taken to create an international oil-purchasing cartel to protect the interests of oil-dependent nations. Energy 1979-05-22 1979-05-22 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2] RI D B000279 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should negotiate an oil-purchasing cartel with other oil-importing nations of the western hemisphere. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hconres-124 96 hconres 124 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, Mexico, and Canada should establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation. Energy 1979-05-21 1979-05-21 Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Stangeland, Arlan [R-MN-7] MN R S000795 73 Expresses the sense of Congress that the leaders of the United States, Mexico, and Canada should meet to discuss energy issues and establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation. 2024-02-07T11:38:03Z  
96-hconres-88 96 hconres 88 A concurrent resolution to declare a National Energy Policy. Energy 1979-03-28 1979-03-28 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-23] IL D P000522 0 Encourages the President to adopt and aggressively carry out a policy for the accelerated utilization of coal and nuclear energy. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
95-hconres-744 95 hconres 744 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-10-12 1978-10-12 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-697 95 hconres 697 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-16 1978-08-16 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-693 95 hconres 693 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-14 1978-08-14 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-688 95 hconres 688 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-10 1978-08-10 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:01Z  
95-hconres-685 95 hconres 685 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-09 1978-08-09 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z  
95-hconres-686 95 hconres 686 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-09 1978-08-09 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 24 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z  
95-hconres-684 95 hconres 684 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-08-08 1978-08-08 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 22 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z  
95-hconres-671 95 hconres 671 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that all remaining proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project should be expedited and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. Energy 1978-07-26 1978-07-26 Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. House Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] NH R C000512 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the Federal courts should expedite all remaining administrative and judicial proceedings with respect to the Seabrook Nuclear Station project (New Hampshire), and that all licensing and permitting procedures for the construction and operation of nuclear generating stations should be reviewed and modified to improve the efficiency of such procedures. 2024-08-01T19:56:02Z  
95-hconres-658 95 hconres 658 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an energy conservation impact statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any Executive order is issued. Energy 1978-07-11 1978-07-11 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] MS D B000682 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-647 95 hconres 647 A resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress with respect to the Department of Energy's proposed changes to the crude oil entitlements programs. Energy 1978-06-21 1978-06-21 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 20 Expresses Congressional objections to proposed Department of Energy amendments which would increase entitlements paid to refiners of foreign crude oil by domestic refiners on the basis that such amendments are premature and unjust, and are being proposed in a manner which does not give Congress an opportunity to approve or disapprove them. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-633 95 hconres 633 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an energy conservation impact statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any Executive order is issued. Energy 1978-05-23 1978-05-23 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] MS D B000682 9 Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-621 95 hconres 621 A resolution expressing the disapproval of the Congress with respect to the Department of Energy's proposed changes to the crude oil entitlements program. Energy 1978-05-11 1978-05-11 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] LA R L000371 15 Expresses Congressional objections to proposed Department of Energy amendments which would increase entitlements paid to refiners of foreign crude oil by domestic refiners on the basis that such amendments are premature and unjust, and are being proposed in a manner which does not give Congress an opportunity to approve or disapprove them. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-603 95 hconres 603 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the imposition of an import fee on crude oil. Energy 1978-05-03 1978-05-03 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] TX R A000215 19 Declares it the sense of Congress that an import fee on oil should not be imposed as a means of reducing crude oil imports. 2024-08-01T19:55:57Z  
95-hconres-553 95 hconres 553 A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that an Energy Conservation Impact Statement shall be prepared before any law is passed, any agency regulation or rulemaking is promulgated, or any executive order is issued. Energy 1978-04-06 1978-04-06 Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. House Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] MS D B000682 1 Expresses the sense of Congress that it pass no law which causes a substantial increase in fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has submitted to Congress a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning such law. Expresses the sense of Congress that no Federal agency or component of the Executive branch issue any rule rulemaking, or order which substantially increases fuel consumption unless the Department of Energy has studied such action and issued a detailed energy conservation impact statement concerning it. 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z  
95-hconres-548 95 hconres 548 A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an import fee should not be imposed on crude oil. Energy 1978-04-03 1978-04-03 Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7] TX R A000215 0 Declares it the sense of Congress that the President should not impose an import fee on oil as a means of reducing crude oil imports. 2024-08-01T19:55:58Z  

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