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101-s-3263 101 s 3263 A bill to establish a replacement fuels and alternative fuels program, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 2 Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a replacement fuels development program which: (1) promotes the replacement of gasoline as a motor fuel with alternative motor fuels; (2) ensures the availability of replacement and alternative motor fuels; and (3) will have the greatest impact in improving air quality in urban areas, along transportation corridors, and nationwide. Prescribes program guidelines. Requires the Secretary to establish optimal replacement and alternative motor fuel production goals for 1996 and 1997 and to report to the Congress about program status. Prescribes minimum percentages of domestically produced replacement fuel to be sold in specified calendar years. Sets a deadline by which the Secretary must prescribe the minimum percentage of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel which must be contained in the total annual gasoline sales by refiners for motor fuel use in certain years. Requires refiners and manufacturers to report annually to the Secretary regarding the amount of domestically produced replacement and alternative fuel sold. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations by a specified deadline regarding the exchange of marketable credits among: (1) refiners; (2) manufacturers of replacement fuels; and (3) distributors of alternative motor fuels sold in commerce for transportation purposes. Amends the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act with respect to average fuel economy standards to require the Secretary to not consider the fuel economy of alcohol powered automobiles or natural gas powered automobiles, and to consider dual energy automobiles and natural gas dual energy automobiles operated on gasolines and diesel fuel, to the extent that alternative motor fuel sales indicate that such fuels are being used to displace the use of gasoline and diesel fuel as a transportation fuel. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations requiring gasoline retailers to have … 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-3270 101 s 3270 Natural Gas Competition Act of 1990 Energy 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Natural Gas Competition Act of 1990 - Requires, upon issuing a certificate for construction or operation of natural gas importation facilities, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission immediately to: (1) determine if the rates and practices of domestic pipelines confer a competitive disadvantage upon domestic producers of natural gas; and (2) establish by Commission order rates and practices which do not confer such competitive disadvantage upon such producers if it finds that a competitive disadvantage does in fact exist. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-sres-348 101 sres 348 A resolution to establish the sense of Congress regarding petroleum prices and to request that the President develop a plan to prevent the prices of petroleum and petroleum products from rising beyond levels reflecting actual supply and demand and for other purposes. Energy 1990-10-27 1990-10-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Over, Under the Rule. Senate Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC] NC D S000055 0 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should develop a petroleum product price plan which includes: (1) steps to prevent prices from rising beyond actual supply and demand levels; (2) ceiling prices based upon acquisition and production costs as well as reasonable profit margins; (3) measures to discourage speculative spot market price variations; (4) civil remedies and penalties for exceeding the established ceiling prices; and (5) use of the sums collected through civil remedies to reduce the Federal deficit. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Senate should enact legislation to implement such a plan if the President has not developed one by a specified deadline. 2021-07-01T15:02:42Z  
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-hr-5915 101 hr 5915 Regional Energy Development Act of 1990 Energy 1990-10-24 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 Chapter I: Introductory - Regional Energy Development Act of 1990 - Sets forth the purposes of this Act, including the creation of a corporation to promote long-term cooperation among specified Northeastern States regarding energy development and conservation. Chapter II: Organization, Management, Powers - Authorizes creation of a non-Federal, for-profit organization known as the Energy Corporation of the Northeast. Sets forth corporation membership eligibility criteria for the Northeastern States. Requires annual fiscal status reports. Authorizes withdrawals by member States. Chapter III: Projects and Programs of the Corporation - Empowers the Corporation to: (1) engage in financial activities with any combination of equity or debt; (2) provide technical and legal assistance for regional energy projects; and (3) provide for research and development activities related to the energy development of its member States in connection with energy projects. Prescribes guidelines under which the Corporation may become a project participant. Sets limits upon the Corporation's investment obligations, loan guarantees, and capital costs start-up expenses. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) the waiver of such limitations; (2) resource allocation among member States; (3) gubernatorial review of the Corporation's commitments; and (4) the Corporation's active participation as a regional instrumentality in the formulation of the National Energy Policy Plan. Chapter IV: Financing - Sets forth the Corporation's financial structure, including: (1) capital contributions by member States; (2) issuance of securities and obligations by the Corporation; (3) the degree of authorized indebtedness; and (4) the pledging of security for the Corporation's obligations. States that the Corporation's liabilities shall not be deemed a U.S. obligation. Chapter V: Guarantee of Obligations - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to guarantee the obligations of the Corporation with the full faith and credit of the United States. Sets fort… 2025-08-26T17:24:55Z  
101-hr-5916 101 hr 5916 To require the President of the United States to use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the event of a domestic energy supply shortage, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the exportation of refined petroleum products except under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-10-24 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the President to use the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in the event of a domestic energy supply shortage. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the export of a refined petroleum product except pursuant to an export license specifically authorizing it. Precludes the issuance of such license without the approval of the Secretary of Energy. Requires the Secretary to notify certain congressional committees of the export license application, the name of the exporter, the destination, and the amount and price of the proposed export. Directs the Attorney General to report to specified congressional committees the findings of a special investigation to determine the extent to which domestic or foreign petroleum product suppliers may be charging excessive prices or manipulating the market in violation of antitrust laws. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should seek equitable payments from Saudi Arabia for the deployment and maintenance of troops in that country. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5880 101 hr 5880 To authorize private sector participation in designing, constructing, owning, and operating facilities which support Department of Energy waste cleanup and modernization missions. Energy 1990-10-19 1990-11-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4] WA R M000999 6 Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to enter into 30-year agreements with private contractors for the construction, ownership, and operation of specified waste cleanup and modernization facilities if the facilities are: (1) provided at the contractors' expense; (2) near a Federal site under the Secretary's jurisdiction; and (3) support defense waste cleanup, research, or modernization efforts. Prescribes agreement guidelines. Precludes the Secretary from entering into an agreement without prior submission to the Congress of a needs justification with respect to the engagement of a private contractor, and a demonstration that the proposed agreement is in the best economic interests of the United States. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the benefits of the agreements entered into, and recommendations for possible extension of the agreement authority. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5883 101 hr 5883 Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Act of 1990 Energy 1990-10-19 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] TX R F000111 0 Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Act of 1990 - Establishes the Outer Continental Shelf Revenue Sharing Fund. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) pay specified amounts into the Fund; and (2) provide each coastal State with an outer Continental Shelf revenue sharing block grant. Requires a recipient coastal State to submit an assessment of the expenditure of funds provided by the block grants. 2025-08-26T17:24:34Z  
101-hr-5847 101 hr 5847 National Global Warming Energy Research and Development Policy Act of 1990 Energy 1990-10-17 1990-10-17 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 0 National Global Warming Energy Research and Development Policy Act of 1990 - Title I: General - Sets forth criteria which the Secretary of Energy must consider when establishing energy research and development priorities. Directs the Secretary to prepare an energy technologies management research and development plan that includes a technical management plan and a strategy that identifies priorities for the development of energy efficient technologies. Requires the Secretary to submit the first management plan to the Congress by a specified deadline, and subsequently a revised management plan at the time of the President's annual budget submission to the Congress. Title II: Hydrogen Research and Development - Subtitle A: Hydrogen Production and Use - Directs the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions and modifications. Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Energy a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria. Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan. Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of industry, academic, and governmental interests, to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies and of increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program. Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary and to submit a program status report. Terminates the panel after submittal of such report. Directs the Secret… 2025-08-26T17:25:34Z  
101-s-3203 101 s 3203 A bill to establish a replacement fuels program, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-10-15 1990-10-15 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 0 Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a replacement fuels development program which: (1) promotes the replacement of gasolines as a motor fuel with nonpetroleum motor fuels; (2) ensures the availability of replacement and nonpetroleum motor fuels; and (3) will have the greatest impact in improving air quality in urban areas, along transportation corridors, and nationwide. Prescribes program guidelines. Requires the Secretary to establish optimal replacement fuel production goals for 1996 and 1997 and to report to the Congress about program status. Prescribes minimum percentages of domestically produced replacement fuel to be sold in specified calendar years. Sets a deadline by which the Secretary must prescribe the minimum percentage of domestically produced replacement fuel which must be contained in the total annual gasoline sales by refiners for motor fuel use in certain years. Requires refiners and manufacturers to report annually to the Secretary regarding the amount of domestically produced replacement fuel and nonpetroleum fuel sold. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations by a specified deadline regarding the exchange of marketable credits among: (1) refiners; (2) manufacturers of replacement fuels; and (3) distributors of nonpetroleum motor fuels sold into commerce for transportation purposes. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to issue regulations requiring gasoline retailers to have replacement motor fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels for sale for the transportation needs of consumers. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to the Congress on the environmental impact potential of developing replacement fuels and nonpetroleum motor fuels. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5808 101 hr 5808 To provide equity in the Pacific Northwest in the event of the loss of a regional electric generating resource through a state initiative. Energy 1990-10-10 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4] WA R M000999 2 Amends the Pacific Northwest Electric Power and Conservation Act to provide that if a Federal electric generating base resource is closed in the Northwest region due to passage of a State voting initiative, the resulting outages, transmission problems, and costs shall not be passed on to the consumers of other States in the region. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-3156 101 s 3156 A bill to correct a clerical error in Public Law 101-383. Energy 1990-10-03 1990-11-14 Became Public Law No: 101-548. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to include in the report to the Congress on a petroleum products storage testing program any recommendations with regard to future storage of refined petroleum products. 2022-12-13T14:11:31Z  
101-sconres-151 101 sconres 151 A concurrent resolution 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 1990-10-03 1990-10-04 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 1 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. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5770 101 hr 5770 Naval Petroleum Reserve Leasing Act Energy 1990-10-02 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20] CA R T000188 1 Naval Petroleum Reserve Leasing Act - Authorizes the President to lease Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 (California) if it is not necessary for national defense purposes. Sets forth leasing and antitrust guidelines. Mandates the use of competitive leasing procedures, minimum royalty payments, and crude oil set asides for sale to small refiners by Reserve lessees. Authorizes the President to take certain steps to arrange and conduct a leasing action. Authorizes the President to acquire privately owned lands or physical improvements within a Naval Petroleum Reserve if a lease of Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 cannot be arranged. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to store within the Strategic Petroleum Reserve a Defense Petroleum Inventory of petroleum products (in addition to any other acquisition and storage for such Reserve required by law). Directs the Secretary to obligate the United States share of funds available in the Naval Petroleum Reserve Lease Proceeds Special Account (created by this Act) for the acquisition of 10,000,000 barrels of petroleum products for the Defense Petroleum Inventory. Declares that upon request of the Secretary of Defense: (1) petroleum products acquired for or dedicated to the Defense Petroleum Inventory shall be drawn down and distributed by the Secretary of Energy for the Department of Defense for use, sale, or exchange; and (2) the Secretary of Energy shall replace in the Defense Petroleum Inventory those petroleum products drawn down on behalf of the Department of Defense. Requires the Department of Defense to reimburse the Department of Energy for services rendered under this Act. Establishes the Naval Petroleum Reserve Lease Proceeds Special Account in the Treasury to implement this Act. Funds such Special Account with amounts realized from the lease of any United States interest in Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1. Sets forth a payment scheme under which lease proceeds shall be used to make payme… 2025-08-26T17:29:17Z  
101-hr-5773 101 hr 5773 To require the President to submit a National Energy Policy Plan, together with implementing legislation, to the Congress by March 31, 1991, and biennially thereafter through 1999, that will provide for energy self-sufficiency for the United States by the year 2000. Energy 1990-10-02 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] VA D P000326 0 Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to direct the President to submit a National Energy Policy Plan biennially to the Congress that will provide for energy self-sufficiency by the year 2000. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5767 101 hr 5767 National Energy Efficiency Act of 1990 Energy 1990-10-01 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 0 National Energy Efficiency Act of 1990 - Establishes as a national goal the identification of policies that have the potential of stabilizing and reducing the generation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the United States. Title I: Energy Policy Initiatives - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to mandate that the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress (and each subsequent Plan) include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Prescribes strategy guidelines. Amends the Energy Security Act to repeal energy target provisions. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection within the Department of Energy to participate in: (1) global climate change policy considerations; and (2) least-cost energy strategy considerations. Title II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives - Requires the Secretary to submit periodic evaluations to the Congress regarding energy efficiency policy options necessary to produce certain percentage decreases in U.S. energy use. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to set a deadline by which each Federal agency must: (1) install energy conservation measures in its Federal buildings with specified payback periods; (2) submit a list of projects to the Secretary which meet such payback criterion and indicate total energy and cost savings involved; and (3) have substantially completed at least 25 percent of such projects, or those projects that would account for 25 percent of total energy savings. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines with respect to the selection of energy service contractors. Requires the Secretary of Energy to study and report on the monetary value of the environmental benefits resulting from energy efficiency improvements in Federal buildings. Amends the NECPA to repeal the prohibition against the supply and installation of residential energy conservation measures by utilities. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance… 2025-08-26T17:26:27Z  
101-s-3137 101 s 3137 A bill to express the Sense of the Congress that the President should drawdown the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an amount necessary to exert significant downward pressure on the price of gasoline and other petroleum products and should seek international cooperation in that effort, and to increase the authority of the Secretary of Energy to conduct tests relative to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 1990-09-28 1990-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 1 Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President shall: (1) draw down reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an amount necessary to exert significant downward pressure on gasoline and other petroleum prices; and (2) make every effort to coordinate with affected countries the drawdown of oil from their respective strategic petroleum reserves. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase from five million to 15 million the number of barrels which the Secretary of Energy may use for a test drawdown. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-3138 101 s 3138 A bill to amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prescribe that no State may allow a low-level radioactive waste facility to be constructed within 50 miles of another State's border without the approval of that State's legislature. Energy 1990-09-28 1990-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit a State from licensing a regional low-level radioactive waste disposal facility within 50 miles of another State's border unless the bordering State's legislature approves such site. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-3139 101 s 3139 A bill to allow a host compacting State to contract with another compact for disposal of low-level radioactive waste. Energy 1990-09-28 1990-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to provide that no regional interstate compact for low-level radioactive waste disposal shall be construed to restrict the authority of a host State to contract with another compact for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste that the host State is responsible for disposing of during its tenure as a host State. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-3140 101 s 3140 A bill to amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to require compact states transporting waste to a compact's disposal facility to use routes within that compact. Energy 1990-09-28 1990-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] SD R P000513 0 Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to require States transporting low-level radioactive waste to a regional disposal facility established under an interstate compact to use routes within the borders of the States that are parties to the compact. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5731 101 hr 5731 To increase the amount of petroleum products that may be withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve under a certain provision of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Energy 1990-09-27 1990-10-19 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1010. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 10 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to increase from 5,000,000 to 15,000,000 barrels the amount of crude oil which may be sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5735 101 hr 5735 Comprehensive Energy Self-Sufficiency Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-27 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] NY R L000243 18 Comprehensive Energy Self-Sufficiency Act of 1990 - Declares it the policy of the United States to encourage cost effective energy conservation and to facilitate research and development of domestic energy resources. Title I: Conservation and Energy Efficiency - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to provide that the permissible State-regulated electric utility charges shall be such that a utility's return on energy investments is commensurate with returns earned on other utility investments of similar risk. Requires the Secretary of Energy to report to the President and the Congress regarding specified effects of least-cost energy planning upon electric utility rates. Requires the Tennessee Valley Authority to use least cost planning in its decision-making regarding increased electric power demand. Amends the National Enregy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to set a deadline by which each Federal agency must: (1) install energy conservation measures in Federal buildings with a specified payback period; (2) submit a list of projects to the Secretary which meets such payback criterion and which indicates total energy and cost savings involved; and (3) have substantially completed at least 25 percent of such projects or as many as would account for 25 percent of total energy savings. Directs the Secretary to develop guidelines for the selection of energy service contractors. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to support a voluntary, national window rating program to develop a window energy ratings and labels. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe labeling rules for windows and window systems. Authorizes approriations. Amends NECPA to direct the Secretary to: (1) promulgate procedural guidelines enabling the States to assign energy efficiency ratings to residential buildings; and (2) establish a technical assistance program to State and local governments adopting energy efficiency rating systems or building codes. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to ex… 2025-08-26T17:25:42Z  
101-hr-5723 101 hr 5723 Emergency Oil Market Stability Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-26 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] CA D M000794 6 Emergency Oil Market Stability Act of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the President to promulgate and transmit to the Congress a standby regulation providing for mandatory allocation of petroleum products and, if deemed necessary, price limits on any petroleum product. Specifies emergency circumstances in which the President may implement such regulation. Mandates that the regulation include an optional standby program for crude oil sharing among refiners. Declares the President shall have no authority to: (1) impose any tax, tariff, or user fee; (2) prescribe minimum petroleum prices; (3) establish a program for the assignment of rights for end-user purchases of gasoline or diesel fuel; or (4) restrict or allocate consumer petroleum inventories. Preempts State and local law about petroleum product pricing or allocation, except where exempted by the President. Permits a Governor to implement a State set aside program for residual fuel oil or any refined petroleum and, if the President approves it, also win exemption. Establishes a civil penalty for violation of the standby regulation. Directs the President to collect information on a State-by-State basis regarding petroleum products pricing, supply, and distribution. Terminates all authority under this Act on a specified date. 2025-08-26T17:26:28Z  
101-hr-5707 101 hr 5707 Vehicular Natural Gas Jurisdiction Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-25 1990-10-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1027. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 3 Vehicular Natural Gas Jurisdiction Act of 1990 - Declares that for purposes of the Natural Gas Act: (1) natural gas for ultimate use in a motor vehicle fuel (VNG) shall be deemed to be "ultimately consumed" within the State in which physical delivery of such VNG occurs, whether or not physical combustion occurs in another State; (2) in the case of a wholesale of VNG by the holder of a service area determination such holder shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State commission in the State in which physical delivery of VNG occurs; and (3) in the case of VNG transportation by such holder, the VNG shall be deemed to be "consumed" within the State in which physical delivery occurs. 2025-08-26T17:25:08Z  
101-hr-5701 101 hr 5701 To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the exportation of refined petroleum products except under certain circumstances. Energy 1990-09-24 1990-10-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 0 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize the President to restrict exports of petroleum products, including refined petroleum products. Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the export of a refined petroleum product except pursuant to an export license specifically authorizing it. Precludes the issuance of such license without the approval of the Secretary of Energy. Requires the Secretary to notify certain congressional committees of the export license application, the name of the exporter, the destination, and the amount and price of the proposed export. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-3085 101 s 3085 Vehicular Natural Gas Jurisdiction Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-20 1990-10-23 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1018. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 6 Vehicular Natural Gas Jurisdiction Act of 1990 - Declares that for purposes of the Natural Gas Act: (1) natural gas for ultimate use in a motor vehicle fuel (VNG) shall be deemed to be "ultimately consumed" within the State in which physical delivery of such VNG occurs, whether or not physical combustion occurs in another State; (2) in the case of a sale of VNG for resale by the holder of a service area determination of such sale for resale shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State commission in the State in which physical delivery of VNG occurs; and (3) in the case of VNG transportation by such holder, the VNG shall be deemed to be "consumed" within the State in which physical delivery occurs. Title I - Uranium Enrichment Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to repeal the statutory pricing requirements applicable to uranium enrichment enterprises. Establishes the United States Enrichment Corporation as a wholly-owned Government corporation to conduct uranium marketing and enrichment activities as a commercial, profitable, self-financing enterprise. Sets forth the Corporation's corporate office and powers and vests its management in an Administrator (appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate). Grants the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) general supervision over such Administrator only with respect to national security and health and environmental concerns. Establishes a Corporate Board whose members shall be appointed by the President, and who shall advise the Administrator and the Secretary regarding Corporation matters. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) Corporation personnel; (2) certain property transfers from the Department of Energy; (3) the Corporation's capital structure; and (4) Corporation pricing policies, including user charges for decommissioning, decontamination, and remedial activities. Requires the Corporation to make annual status reports to certain congressional committees, the President, and the Secretary. Prescribes licensing and ta… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
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-hr-5621 101 hr 5621 Farm and Forestry Energy Conservation Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-13 1990-09-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy. House Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10] MI R S000143 12 Farm and Forestry Energy Conservation Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Soil Conservation Service, to establish a Federal energy conservation program with respect to: (1) tillage practices; (2) chemical and fertilizer use; (3) irrigation management; (4) livestock management; (5) horticulture; and (6) wood utilization. Directs the Secretary to make grants to individuals or institutions for eligible energy conservation projects. Limits such grant amounts, but authorizes a higher limit for institutions converting their heating systems to wood burning ones. Requires an eligible State to establish a State energy conservation review panel. Directs the Secretary to provide demonstration projects and make educational and technical assistance available. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:26:10Z  
101-s-3047 101 s 3047 Motor Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-13 1990-10-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Antitrust, Monopolies and Business. Senate Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] AZ D D000185 3 Motor Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 1990 - Prohibits any oil producer or refiner from: (1) requiring any retail motor fuel dealer to purchase more than 70 percent of its monthly retail sales of motor fuel from such producer or refiner; or (2) restraining the dealer from purchasing any or all of his or her motor fuel requirements from a wholesaler of the motor fuel produced by such producer or refiner. Prohibits any dealer at a service station displaying a name or other identifying symbol of a refiner or producer from selling fuel not provided by such refiner or producer without providing notice at the point of sale. Prohibits any large integrated refiner from operating any service station in the United States. Permits such refiner to own all or part of a service station, provided it does not engage in selling fuel at such service station through any employee, agent, or representative. Provides for the enforcement of this Act. Provides that this Act shall not supersede any comparable State law to the extent that compliance with the State law can be accomplished consistent with this Act. 2026-01-07T14:11:22Z  
101-hr-5592 101 hr 5592 Commission on Energy Independence Act Energy 1990-09-12 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] IN R B001149 15 Commission on Energy Independence Act - Establishes the Commission on Energy Independence to determine the policies and actions necessary for the United States to become as nearly energy independent by the year 2000 as possible. Requires the Commission to report to the Congress on its determinations by a specified deadline. Terminates the Commission after submission of such report. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:28:26Z  
101-hr-5573 101 hr 5573 National Energy Security Planning Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-11 1990-12-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 National Energy Security Planning Act of 1990 - Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any oil or gas leases until after sending the Congress a National Least-Cost Energy and Conservation Plan. Outlines Plan contents, (including energy demand forecasts and resource inventories) and mandates its revision and resubmissions to the Congress at least every five years. 2025-08-26T17:24:43Z  
101-hr-5579 101 hr 5579 To amend section 28(w) of the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-09-11 1990-10-30 Became Public Law No: 101-475. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 3 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to repeal the current 60-day waiting period requirement after notification of certain congressional committees before certain pipeline rights-of-way may be granted. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-hr-5586 101 hr 5586 Commercialization of Alternative Energy Sources and Energy Conservation Technology Act of 1990 Energy 1990-09-11 1990-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9] MO D V000112 2 Commercialization of Alternative Energy Sources and Energy Conservation Technology Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 2000 to implement certain provisions of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1976. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to extend from 1993 to the year 2000 the period of reduced tax rates on fuels containing alcohol. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 2000 to implement: (1) certain provisions of the Biomass Energy and Alcohol Fuels Act of 1980; and (2) a loan guarantee program for the design and construction of coal liquefaction and oil shale facilities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish such a program. Amends the IRC to provide a 20 percent energy investment credit for cogeneration equipment. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993 for: (1) the State Plan program; (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals; and (3) the weatherization assistance program. Amends the National Energy Extension Service Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1991 through 1993. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to repeal the termination of the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reestablish such Bank. Authorizes appropriations for the Bank's operation. 2025-08-26T17:24:23Z  
101-s-3017 101 s 3017 A bill to amend section 28(w) of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, to repeal the 60-day waiting period for the granting of pipeline rights of way. Energy 1990-09-10 1990-10-15 Senate passed companion measure H.R. 5579 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior (or the appropriate agency head) to promptly notify certain congressional committees upon receipt of an application for a right-of-way for pipelines 24 inches or more in diameter. Precludes granting such right-of-way until a notice of intention accompanied by detailed findings regarding proposed right-of-way conditions has been submitted to such committees (currently a 60-day waiting period is required). 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
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-s-3007 101 s 3007 A bill to establish the Spark M. Matsunaga National Energy Research Laboratory and make funds available to the laboratory for OTEC research. Energy 1990-08-04 1990-08-06 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Senate Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D A000069 0 Establishes the Spark M. Matsunaga National Energy Research Laboratory at Keahole Point, Hawaii. Provides that such laboratory is to be administered as a departmental laboratory of the Department of Energy and is authorized to conduct research and development on ocean thermal energy conversion and other solar and renewable energy sources. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 for ocean thermal energy research at such laboratory. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5469 101 hr 5469 Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Act of 1990 Energy 1990-08-03 1990-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 0 Renewable Energy Technology Transfer Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy to fund up to 20 innovative State conservation and technology transfer programs annually. Authorizes appropriations to enable the Department of Energy national laboratories to provide up-to-date information and publications on renewable energy efficiency to industry, Government, and the general public. Authorizes appropriations for the Secretary to establish four pilot programs to demonstrate new or successful model technology transfer and design assistance programs. Directs the Secretary to develop a Strategic Technology Transfer Implementation Plan for the national and international transfer of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology information. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of Committee on Renewable Energy Commerce and Trade (CORRECT) industry outreach offices in the Pacific Rim and the Caribbean Basin, to provide renewable energy and energy efficiency technology information to governments, industry, and others outside the United States. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of an advanced research and development information computer network to provide local governments, technology and business entities, and consumers with information on new advances in renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development that have unique export potential such as: (1) solar detoxification; (2) solar desalinization; (3) hydrogen electrolysis; (4) water pumping; and (5) water purification. Authorizes appropriations for the establishment of a United States technology training program for the training of individuals associated with foreign governments, research organizations, private voluntary organizations, and industry. 2025-08-26T17:24:25Z  
101-hr-5477 101 hr 5477 To provide that States that are not members of interstate compacts for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste may not site low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities within 60 miles of an international border, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-08-03 1990-09-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16] TX D C000621 3 Prohibits a State which is not a member of an interstate compact for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste from siting a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility within 60 miles of an international border. Sets forth distance requirements applicable to the siting of radioactive waste disposal facilities near critical habitats of endangered and threatened species, wetlands, and important archaeological sites. Exempts from the provisions of this Act existing facilities in: Barnwell, South Carolina; Richland, Washington; and Beatty, Nevada. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5478 101 hr 5478 To remove the prohibitions on the export of domestically produced crude oil. Energy 1990-08-03 1990-09-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Mining and Natural Resources. House Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] IL R C000873 0 Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979, the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal prohibitions against the export of domestically produced crude oil. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5505 101 hr 5505 To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the States to regulate the disposal of low-level radioactive waste for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not require disposal in a licensed facility. Energy 1990-08-03 1990-10-27 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-967, Part I. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 65 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to affirm State authority to regulate the disposal of certain low-level radioactive waste for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) does not require disposal in a licensed facility. Requires the NRC to promulgate, within 90 days after enactment of this Act, regulations providing for timely notification to a State before the transport of any low-level radioactive waste earmarked for disposal within such State. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5519 101 hr 5519 To establish the National Atomic Museum. Energy 1990-08-03 1990-08-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1] NM R S000125 0 Establishes the National Atomic Museum on the grounds of the Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish permanent or temporary advisory committees to provide studies, consultation, advice, or assistance to the museum. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hr-5520 101 hr 5520 Octane Display and Disclosure Act of 1990 Energy 1990-08-03 1990-10-24 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 3 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to affirm State authority to regulate the disposal of certain low-level radioactive waste for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) does not require disposal in a licensed facility. Requires the NRC to promulgate, within 90 days after enactment of this Act, regulations providing for timely notification to a State before the transport of any low-level radioactive waste earmarked for disposal within such State. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z  
101-hr-5521 101 hr 5521 National Energy Policy Act of 1990 Energy 1990-08-03 1990-09-13 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 2 National Energy Policy Act of 1990 - Establishes as national goals: (1) the identification of an appropriate mix of policies with the potential to stabilize and reduce the generation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the United States; and (2) the evaluation of the implications of such policies to enable the United States to comply with any obligations under an international framework convention on global climate change. Title I: Energy Policy Initiatives - Mandates that the first National Energy Policy Plan submitted by the President to the Congress (and each subsequent Plan) include a least-cost energy strategy prepared by the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary). Prescribes strategy guidelines. Directs the Secretary to appoint a Director of Climate Protection within the Department of Energy to participate in: (1) global climate change policy considerations; and (2) least-cost energy strategy formulation. Requires the Director to contract with the National Research Council for the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering (the Academies) to review and report to the Congress on greenhouse gases and global climate change. Requires the President to transmit to the Congress his assessment of such report. Title II: Energy Efficiency Initiatives - Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit to the Congress periodic evaluations of energy efficiency policy options necessary to produce certain percentage decreases in U.S. energy use; (2) pursue a research and development program to improve energy efficiency and productivity in energy-intensive industries and industrial processes; (3) undertake joint ventures to encourage commercialization of technologies developed in such program; and (4) conduct competitive solicitation for joint venture proposals and provide financial assistance to such joint ventures. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to set a deadline by which each Federal agency must: (1) install energy conservation measure… 2025-08-26T17:28:06Z  
101-s-2979 101 s 2979 Radiation Protection Act of 1990 Energy 1990-08-03 1990-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 15 Radiation Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to declare that no Federal law may be construed to prohibit or otherwise restrict the authority of a State to regulate, on the basis of radiological hazard, the disposal of low-level radioactive waste designated a State responsibility for which the Nuclear Regulatory Commission does not require disposal in a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility licensed by the Commission or by an Agreement State. Provides that no Federal law may be construed to preclude or otherwise restrict the authority of any State to impose standards for the protection from radiological hazards more stringent than the Commission's for such disposal. Revokes certain policy statements of the Commission relating to radioactive waste below regulatory concern. 2025-08-26T17:27:36Z  
101-hr-5446 101 hr 5446 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Environmental and Health Protection Act of 1990 Energy 1990-08-02 1990-10-27 See H.R.5505. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] WV D R000011 1 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Environmental and Health Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to declare that the States and their political subdivisions retain the power to regulate disposal of radioactive material that is not regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission because of the concentration or quantity of radionuclides. 2025-08-26T17:24:42Z  
101-s-2952 101 s 2952 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990 Energy 1990-08-02 1990-08-10 Became Public Law No: 101-360. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Short-Term Extension Amendment of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend to September 15, 1990, authorities granted under the Act regarding domestic energy supply availability, including: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the antitrust exemption allowing the major oil companies to coordinate use of oil supplies during times of oil shortages. 2022-12-13T13:56:21Z  
101-hr-5427 101 hr 5427 To require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Fast Flux Test Facility as an international research and development center to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex. Energy 1990-08-01 1990-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Morrison, Sid [R-WA-4] WA R M000999 7 Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an international research, development, and production center at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, Washington, to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex (IRRC). Allows the Department of Energy (DOE), and any contractors operating the IRRC, to enter into agreements with non-Federal entities, including foreign governments and entities, or a consortium of such entities, for use of the IRRC relating to production of isotopes, irradiation services, and the production of steam. Allows the Secretary to assess charges from those entities as necessary. Limits the agreements to 25 years. Allows the agreement to: (1) include a termination provision requiring the DOE to pay for the unamortized balance of certain facilities in some circumstances; and (2) authorize the use, to make the repayments, of funds made available for operating expenses. Allows the Secretary, in entering into an agreement, to use procedures other than competitive procedures as described in specified provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Requires any entity under contract to operate the IRRC to operate the Fast Flux Test Facility pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act and meet other requirements. Exempts the activities authorized under this Act from licensing or regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Establishes in the Treasury the IRRC Fund to consist of all amounts received under the assessments under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to use Fund amounts to offset IRRC operating costs. 2024-02-07T15:21:41Z  
101-s-2949 101 s 2949 A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish the Fast Flux Test Facility as an international research and development center to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex. Energy 1990-08-01 1990-08-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 1 Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an international research, development, and production center at the Hanford Reservation in Richland, Washington, to be known as the International Research Reactor User Complex (IRRC). Allows the Department of Energy (DOE), and any contractors operating the IRRC, to enter into agreements with non-Federal entities, including foreign governments and entities, or a consortium of such entities, for use of the IRRC relating to production of isotopes, irradiation services, and the production of steam. Allows the Secretary to assess charges from those entities as necessary. Limits the agreements to 25 years. Allows the agreement to: (1) include a termination provision requiring the DOE to pay for the unamortized balance of certain facilities in some circumstances; and (2) authorize the use, to make the repayments, of funds made available for operating expenses. Requires any entity under contract to operate the IRRC to operate the Fast Flux Test Facility pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act and meet other requirements. Allows the Secretary, in entering into an agreement, to use procedures other than competitive procedures as described in specified provisions of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949. Exempts the activities authorized under this Act from licensing or regulation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Establishes in the Treasury the IRRC Fund to consist of all amounts received under the assessments under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary to use Fund amounts to offset IRRC operating costs. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2923 101 s 2923 Used Oil Energy Production Act of 1990 Energy 1990-07-26 1990-09-28 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 883. Senate Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO] CO D W000647 1 Used Oil Energy Production Act of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to set forth a deadline by which certain producers or importers of lubricating oil must annually refine, re-refine, or reprocess prescribed percentages of used oil into petroleum products (including fuels). Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to: (1) establish used oil percentages on an annual basis according to a prescribed formula; and (2) promulgate regulations to implement used oil percentage requirements. Sets forth exemptions for specified facilities including facilities where used oil is generated on-site for on-site energy production activities. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations establishing requirements for exempt refineries that refine used oil. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to report to certain congressional committees regarding implementation of this Act. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the listing or identification of used oil as a hazardous waste. Terminates the authorities under this Act five years from the date of enactment. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5375 101 hr 5375 To amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide consumers with additional information concerning the octane rating of gasoline. Energy 1990-07-25 1990-09-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] NY D S000148 0 Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to require gasoline retailers to display in a clear and conspicuous manner on each gasoline dispenser, at the point of sale to the ultimate purchaser of automotive gasoline, a specified warning statement concerning octane ratings. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5317 101 hr 5317 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Energy 1990-07-19 1990-09-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10] FL R I000029 18 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any leasing activity with respect to specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Declares that it is the sole responsibility of the United States to buy back any existing oil or gas lease on such lands. Directs the Secretary to promulgate guidelines for the United States to follow when buying back such leases. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-hr-5304 101 hr 5304 Uranium Enrichment Reorganization Act Energy 1990-07-18 1990-11-08 See also H.R. 5835. House Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6] OH R M000432 0 Uranium Enrichment Reorganization Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish the United States Uranium Enrichment Corporation as a wholly-owned Government corporation to conduct uranium marketing and enrichment activities as a commercial, profitable, self-financing enterprise. Provides for a Board of Directors appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) certain property transfers from the Department of Energy; and (2) the Corporation's capital structure, pricing policies, and user charges for decommissioning, decontamination, and remedial activities. Requires the Corporation to prepare an annual status report for the President and the Congress. Prescribes licensing and taxation guidelines for the Corporation. Sets guidelines for payments in lieu of taxes by the Corporation to States and local governments. Directs the Board to make recommendations to the President regarding the transfer of its functions and assets to private ownership. Declares that the Corporation's receipts, proceeds, and recoveries (including deposits in the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund) shall be available without fiscal year limitations and without further appropriations. Applies Federal environmental and occupational safety and health law to the Corporation as though it were privately owned. Establishes the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund to cover the Corporation's decommissioning and decontamination expenses. 2025-08-26T17:25:31Z  
101-s-2864 101 s 2864 A bill to establish the National Atomic Museum. Energy 1990-07-17 1990-07-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Establishes the National Atomic Museum on the grounds of the Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to establish permanent or temporary advisory committees to provide studies, consultation, advice, or assistance to the Museum. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2856 101 s 2856 Department of Energy Science and Education Enhancement Act Energy 1990-07-13 1990-07-16 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 1 Department of Energy Science and Education Enhancement Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize use of the facilities, equipment, personnel, and other resources of the Department of Energy (the Department) to the fullest extent possible to enhance educational opportunities in science, mathematics, and engineering for U.S. students and educators to improve U.S. scientific literacy and competitiveness. Directs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary), to the extent appropriate, to establish programs to be operated at or through the support of each Department facility that will use fully the unique scientific resources of the Department to promote: (1) transfers of federally owned or originated technology to State and local governments, private industry, and universities, or other nonprofit organizations, to enhance prospects for commercialization of such technology; (2) activities enhancing the quality of mathematics, science, and engineering education throughout the Nation; and (3) research, development, and other activities to enhance the health and quality of life, particularly in areas pertaining to environmental improvement and biomedical research. Requires such programs to supplement and to be coordinated with, but not to supplant, current activities of the Department. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to establish a program to develop Department-originated technologies, directed at the stage of technology development beyond basic research, that have significant promise for commercial and public benefit to the Nation, to the point where private industry will undertake further scientific and commercial development. Authorizes the Secretary to require, as a condition for supporting specific projects, a private sector commitment to future, wholly non-Federal funding of commercial development of particular technologies. Requires all technology development programs of the Department to be coordinated. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to establish Laboratory Coo… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5194 101 hr 5194 To amend the Federal Power Act. Energy 1990-06-28 1990-08-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] ID R C000858 8 Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the granting of a Federal license for a hydroelectric project unless the applicant complies with all substantive and procedural requirements of the affected State in which the project is located with respect to water acquisition and use. Declares that the Act shall not be construed to constitute a preemption or intent to preempt procedural and substantive State law regarding water rights or water use. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-5224 101 hr 5224 Gas Related Activities Act of 1990 Energy 1990-06-28 1990-11-15 For Further Action See H.R.3656. House Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] PA D W000044 16 Gas Related Activities Act of 1990 - Declares that the acquisition or retention by a registered public utility holding company of any interest in a natural gas company (or a company engaged in specified natural gas-related activities) shall be deemed to be reasonably incidental and economically necessary, for purposes of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, to the operation of the gas utility companies whose voting securities the holding company owns. (This makes any gas-related activities functionally related to the gas distribution business, thus meeting the requirements of such Act, regardless of whether the local distribution company involved is affiliated or unaffiliated with the holding company.) 2025-08-26T17:24:26Z  
101-s-2805 101 s 2805 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act. Energy 1990-06-28 1990-07-02 Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 4 Amends the Federal Power Act to prohibit the granting of a Federal license for a hydroelectric project unless the applicant complies with all substantive and procedural requirements of the affected State in which the project is located with respect to water acquisition and use. Declares that the Act shall not be construed to constitute a preemption or intent to preempt procedural and substantive State law regarding water rights or water use. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2810 101 s 2810 A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Energy 1990-06-28 1990-06-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 1 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any leasing activity or approving any exploration or development plans with respect to submerged lands on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Directs the Secretary to issue guidelines for the United States to buy back any existing lease on such lands. Authorizes appropriations. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-5178 101 hr 5178 To provide for the equitable treatment of oil and gas resources from certain public lands in the State of California, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-06-27 1990-08-04 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 413. House Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] CA R L000020 2 Declares that moneys accruing to the United States from the disposal of oil and gas from specified public lands in California shall be paid to California in the same manner as payments are made to the States under the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-s-2761 101 s 2761 A bill to deem certain interests to be reasonably incidental to the operation of a gas utility company for the purpose of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1965. Energy 1990-06-20 1990-06-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 4 Declares that the acquisition or retention by a registered public utility holding company of any interest in a natural gas company (or a company engaged in specified natural gas-related activities) shall be deemed to be reasonably incidental and economically necessary, for purposes of the Public Utility Holding Company Act, to the operation of the gas utility companies whose voting securities the holding company owns. (This makes any gas-related activities functionally related to the gas distribution business, thus meeting the requirements of such Act, regardless of whether the local distribution company involved is affiliated or unaffiliated with the holding company.) 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
101-hr-5060 101 hr 5060 To require the establishment of an Office of Inspector General at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Energy 1990-06-14 1990-06-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. House Rep. Rowland, John G. [R-CT-5] CT R R000482 2 Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Office of Inspector General in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z  
101-hr-4921 101 hr 4921 To amend the Federal Power Act to clarify that States have primacy over water and water rights. Energy 1990-05-24 1990-06-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] ID R C000858 6 Amends the Federal Power Act to declare that State laws and regulations pertaining to water and water rights shall not be affected by Federal regulation of electric utility licensees. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to proceed in conformity with such State laws. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-4908 101 hr 4908 Offshore Lease Buyback Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-23 1990-06-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources. House Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] FL D S000586 10 Offshore Lease Buyback Act of 1990 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide that compensation a lessee is entitled to receive as a result of a lease cancellation may be made in the form of a credit bonus, rent, royalty, or permit fee payments. 2025-08-26T17:24:37Z  
101-hr-4854 101 hr 4854 National Advanced Civilian Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-17 1990-05-17 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] TN D L000381 7 National Advanced Civilian Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a comprehensive program of research, development, and demonstration to encourage the civilian application of technologies for the generation of energy from nuclear fission. Conditions assistance under this Act for the prototype demonstration of near-term advanced reactors and long-term advanced reactors on matching non-Federal funds, with international participation allowed. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:26:59Z  
101-hr-4808 101 hr 4808 Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-14 1990-11-15 Became Public Law No: 101-575. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 23 Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Utility and Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) and the Federal Power Act to remove the size limitations placed upon solar, wind, and geothermal facilities eligible for PURPA regulatory benefits. Sets forth general qualification, certification application, and construction deadline requirements for such facilities. Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to modify the definition of a uranium enrichment production facility to preclude any equipment or device capable of separating uranium isotopes or enriching uranium in isotope 235. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to prescribe regulations for the control, ownership, or possession of any equipment or device, or important component part specifically designed for such equipment, capable of separating uranium isotopes or enriching uranium in isotope 235. Establishes criminal penalties for the sabotage of a uranium enrichment facility licensed by the Commission. Declares that the issuance of a uranium enrichment facility license shall be considered a major Federal action requiring an environmental impact statement. Sets forth certain licensing requirements, including: (1) a single adjudicatory hearing on the record; (2) Commission inspection prior to facility operation; and (3) liability insurance on the part of the licensee (including adequate assurance of the availability of funds for decommissioning). Rejects a certain proposed alignment of the Harold T. (Bizz) Johnson California-Pacific Northwest Intertie line within Contra Costa County, California. Directs the Secretary of Energy to report by a specified deadline to certain congressional committees about a proposed realignment of such line. Prohibits any implementation of such proposed realignment before March 1, 1991. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2613 101 s 2613 Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-11 1990-05-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Senate Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY] KY D F000268 0 Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development Act of 1990 - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program for a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest time practicable. Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator. 2025-08-26T17:27:00Z  
101-hr-4801 101 hr 4801 Electric and Magnetic Field Research and Public Information Dissemination Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-10 1990-06-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-3] NJ D P000034 12 Electric and Magnetic Field Research and Public Information Dissemination Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an electric and magnetic fields health research program to evaluate the effects of such fields upon human health; (2) report to the Congress on the status of such program; (3) evaluate whether existing electricity delivery systems and usage of electrical appliances cause significant exposures to electric and magnetic fields; and (4) report to the Congress regarding the need for engineering designs for electricity delivery systems and electrical appliances. Establishes within the Department of Energy an Electric and Magnetic Fields Information Center to serve as a clearinghouse and center for dissemination of public information on the impact of electric and magnetic fields upon the public health. Establishes an Electric and Magnetic Fields Research Advisory Committee to: (1) suggest issues, research priorities and Federal funding levels for the work required by this Act; and (2) report annually to the Secretary and the Congress regarding the research program's status. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:28:36Z  
101-hr-4776 101 hr 4776 National Coal Institute Act of 1990 Energy 1990-05-09 1990-08-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities. House Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22] IL D P000452 7 National Coal Institute Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to solicit applications for establishment of a National Coal Institute from research universities with ongoing high-sulfur coal research programs. Sets forth the Institute's program goals, including: (1) technology development and application; (2) regulatory analysis; and (3) employment and training programs to meet changing needs of coal producers and users. Authorizes appropriations. Provides for the establishment of a National Coal Institute. 2025-08-26T17:24:40Z  
101-hr-4752 101 hr 4752 To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit the siting of low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities in areas with more than 18 inches annual rainfall, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-05-08 1990-06-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10] MI R S000143 1 Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit: (1) the siting of a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility in an area whose average annual rainfall exceeds 18 inches per year; and (2) the shallow land burial of low-level radioactive waste at any disposal site. Removes class C low-level radioactive waste disposal responsibility from the States and leaves it with the Federal Government. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to reimburse certain compact-member States for losses incurred as a result of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Absolves such States from financial or legal liability for failure to comply with the requirements of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act as a result of compliance with this Act. Exempts existing low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities from the requirements of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2495 101 s 2495 Consumer Coal Royalty Rate Amendment Act of 1989 Energy 1990-04-23 1990-04-26 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget. Senate Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] CO R A000219 1 Consumer Coal Royalty Rate Amendment Act of 1989 - Amends the Mineral Lands Leasing Act to reduce the royalty rate for pre-March 1, 1989, Federal coal lease contracts from 12 1/2 percent to six percent. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4521 101 hr 4521 Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990 Energy 1990-04-18 1990-10-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 19 Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to: (1) identify by a specified deadline the nonattainment areas in which conventionally fueled vehicles contribute significantly to that nonattainment and in which the use of electric vehicles could contribute to attainment of National Air Quality Standards; and (2) designate nonattainment areas eligible to participate in a specified electric vehicle research and demonstration program. Prescribes guidelines for application by and selection of manufacturers who will participate in the electric vehicle research and demonstration program (as well as the sale and service of such vehicles) in the eligible nonattainment areas. Sets deadlines for the Secretary's status reports to the Congress. Authorizes appropriations for five fiscal years. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4533 101 hr 4533 To require that remediation of certain defense-related radioactive wastes currently located in the city and county of St. Louis, Missouri, be conducted in a nonurban area. Energy 1990-04-18 1990-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials. House Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2] MO R B001036 0 Prohibits any remedial action from being implemented in an urban area with respect to the St. Louis defense wastes. Requires the Department of Energy to: (1) remove all St. Louis defense wastes from the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County and to transport them to a nonurban site in Missouri for remediation in consultation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; and (2) restore the properties from which such wastes have been removed to a condition capable of business or recreational uses. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z  
101-hr-4502 101 hr 4502 To amend the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit the disposal of low-level radioactive waste at a site where the Secretary of Energy has expended Federal funds to decontaminate a facility used to store high-level radioactive waste. Energy 1990-04-04 1990-05-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-31] NY R P000148 0 Amends the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to prohibit any low-level radioactive waste disposal facility from being located at a site where Federal funds have been expended to decontaminate a high-level radioactive waste storage facility. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2415 101 s 2415 A bill to encourage colar, wind, waste, and geothermal power production by removing the size limitations contained in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-04-04 1990-10-02 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 27 Title I: Uranium Enrichment Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to repeal the statutory pricing requirements applicable to uranium enrichment enterprises. Establishes the United States Enrichment Corporation as a wholly-owned Government corporation to conduct uranium marketing and enrichment activities as a commercial, profitable, self-financing enterprise. Sets forth the Corporation's corporate office and powers and vests its management in an Administrator (appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate). Grants the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) general supervision over such Administrator only with respect to national security and health and environmental concerns. Establishes a Corporate Board whose members shall be appointed by the President, and who shall advise the Administrator and the Secretary regarding Corporation matters. Prescribes guidelines for: (1) Corporation personnel; (2) certain property transfers from the Department of Energy; (3) the Corporation's capital structure; and (4) Corporation pricing policies, including user charges for decommissioning, decontamination, and remedial activities. Requires the Corporation to make annual status reports to certain congressional committees, the President, and the Secretary. Prescribes licensing and taxation guidelines for the Corporation. Sets guidelines for payments in lieu of taxes by the Corporation to States and local governments. Requires the Administrator to make recommendations to the President and the Congress by specified dates regarding the transfer of the Corporation's functions and assets to private ownership. Establishes the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund to cover the Corporation's decommissioning and decontamination expenses. Applies Federal environmental and occupational safety and health law to the Corporation as though it were privately owned. Eliminates the treatment of uranium enrichment facilities as production facilities under the Atomic Energy Act with respe… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2328 101 s 2328 A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Energy 1990-03-22 1990-03-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 1 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from engaging in any leasing activity with respect to specified submerged lands of the Outer Continental Shelf off the State of Florida. Directs the Secretary to promulgate guidelines for the United States to follow when buying back any existing oil or gas lease on such lands. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2258 101 s 2258 Independent Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act of 1990 Energy 1990-03-08 1990-03-16 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Energy, and the Office of Management and Budget. Senate Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] NV D B000993 3 Independent Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Act of 1990 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to authorize, after January 31, 1998, commercial nuclear utilities under contract with the Secretary of Energy to offset (through credits on certain fee payments) the expenses of providing storage of spent fuel until the date the Secretary first accepts such fuel for a Federal storage or disposal facility authorized by such Act. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-sres-259 101 sres 259 A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Hugoton Gas Field to the Nation. Energy 1990-03-06 1990-03-06 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] KS R D000401 1 Recognizes the important contributions of the Hugoton Gas Field to the Nation. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2231 101 s 2231 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Extension Amendment of 1990 Energy 1990-03-05 1990-03-31 Became Public Law No: 101-262. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Extension Amendment of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend to August 15, 1990, authorities granted under the Act regarding domestic energy supply availability, including: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the antitrust exemption allowing the major oil companies to coordinate use of oil supplies during times of oil shortages. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4153 101 hr 4153 Nuclear Emergency Planning and Preparedness Improvement Act of 1990 Energy 1990-03-01 1990-03-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2] NH R D000451 3 Nuclear Emergency Planning and Preparedness Improvement Act of 1990 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to prohibit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from issuing operating licenses or construction or early site permits unless it has determined that the applicant has complied with all established emergency planning and preparedness requirements. 2025-08-26T17:29:28Z  
101-hr-4155 101 hr 4155 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Siting Improvement Act Energy 1990-03-01 1990-03-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] MI R D000131 1 Low-Level Radioactive Waste Siting Improvement Act - Prohibits the siting of any radioactive waste disposal facility, except specified existing facilities, within specified distances of: (1) the critical habitat of certain endangered species; (2) designated wetlands; and (3) Interstate System highways. 2025-08-26T17:25:28Z  
101-hr-4167 101 hr 4167 To provide for a short-term extension of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-03-01 1990-03-20 Laid on the table. See S. 2231 for further action. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 1 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend to August 15, 1990, authorities granted under the Act regarding domestic energy supply availability, including: (1) the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) the antitrust exemption allowing the major oil companies to coordinate use of oil supplies during times of oil shortages. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2191 101 s 2191 Federal Energy Management Amendments of 1990 Energy 1990-02-27 1990-04-05 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-671. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 3 Federal Energy Management Amendments of 1990 - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NECPA) to replace energy performance goals for Federal buildings with energy conservation and alternative clean energy installation schedules which incorporate payback periods of less than ten years. Prohibits Federal agencies, after January 1, 1994, from entering into specified leases unless a building has installed or begun to install such energy conservation and renewable energy measures. Prescribes implementation guidelines under which each Federal agency must procure certain energy conservation contracts. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-s-2177 101 s 2177 A bill to improve the collection and dissemination of information relating to the supply of winter heating fuels, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-02-26 1990-07-26 Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-980. Senate Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] CT D L000304 13 Directs the Energy Information Administration to publish weekly national, State, and regional price surveys during the winter heating season regarding: (1) home heating oil and diesel fuel; (2) propane; and (3) natural gas. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish recommended primary inventory levels for such fuels before each winter heating season; (2) notify the Congress and State energy levels offices as to whether such levels will be met; and (3) report on the results of a study regarding the impact of interruptible natural gas contracts on the demand and supply of home heating oil and diesel fuel. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4071 101 hr 4071 To extend the deadlines under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of New York. Energy 1990-02-22 1990-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25] NY R B000586 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, for a designated period, the time required for specified licensees to commence construction of a certain small hydroelectric generation facility in Rome, New York. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2157 101 s 2157 A bill to prohibit the construction of a proposed natural gas pipeline in the Wasatch Variation Corridor, and to encourage the re-location of such pipeline in remote, less populated areas (National Forest Lands or otherwise) of Utah. Energy 1990-02-21 1990-02-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 1 Prohibits the use of the Wasatch Variation Corridor (Utah) for a proposed natural gas pipeline originating in Wyoming and terminating in California. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-4016 101 hr 4016 Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1990 Energy 1990-02-20 1990-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Standby Petroleum Allocation Act of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the President to promulgate and transmit to the Congress a standby regulation for the mandatory 90-day allocation of petroleum products which includes an optional standby crude oil sharing program designed to result in a significant reduction of adverse effects on consumers served by refiners whose crude oil supplies are disproportionately reduced during a severe petroleum supply shortage. Allows petroleum price limitations, disallowing minimum prices. Provides for implementation of the regulation on a national or regional basis. 2025-08-26T17:29:29Z  
101-hr-4023 101 hr 4023 To prohibit the construction of a proposed natural gas pipeline in the Wasatch Variation Corridor, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-02-20 1990-02-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] UT R H000172 0 Prohibits the use of the Wasatch Variation Corridor (Utah) for a proposed natural gas pipeline originating in Wyoming and terminating in California. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-s-2088 101 s 2088 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1990 Energy 1990-02-07 1990-09-15 Became Public Law No: 101-383. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to extend all authorities granted under such Act through FY 1994. Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to draw down and distribute the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) if the President finds that a significant domestic energy supply shortage exists. Sets forth draw down limitations. Requires the Secretary to transmit monthly accounts to the Congress during any period in which such draw down and distribution is in effect. Limits any draw down to 60 days. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees by a specified deadline with respect to the status of proposals on the supplementary oil reserve; and (2) amend the SPR Plan to prescribe plans for completion of storage of one billion barrels of petroleum products in the Reserve. Extends to FY 1994 the period during which the President must implement petroleum acquisition, transportation, and injection activities until the quantity of crude oil in storage within the Reserve is at least such amount. Authorizes the Secretary to suspend acquisition and injection of petroleum products intended for the SPR, and to sell any such product not yet injected, if the Secretary finds that a severe energy supply interruption may be imminent. Sets forth conditions under which the Secretary may contract for the storage of petroleum products that are not owned by the United States. Provides for congressional review of such contracts if no implementing legislation has been needed. Sets forth congressional procedures for petroleum storage contracts for which implementing legislation is needed. Directs the Secretary to conduct, and report to the Congress on, a two-year demonstration program regarding mechanisms for storing refined petroleum products within the SPR. Authorizes the Secretary to implement a test draw down and distribution through the sale or exchange of a maximum of 5,000,000 (currently 1,100,000) barrels of SPR crude oil. E… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-3951 101 hr 3951 To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to modify the authority of States to provide assistance for excessive heating costs in fiscal year 1990. Energy 1990-02-05 1990-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. House Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] IA R T000053 1 Authorizes the use of funds made available under specified provisions of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to allow a State to expend after February 1, 1990, funds which otherwise would have been required to be reserved until March 15, 1990, if the State's heating costs will be ten percent higher than normal for the period between October 1, 1989, and March 15, 1990, and if other conditions are met. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
101-sjres-249 101 sjres 249 A joint resolution to designate March 23, 1990 as "National Energy Education Day". Energy 1990-02-05 1990-02-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 13 Designates March 23, 1990, as National Energy Education Day to promote and enhance energy education programs at all grade levels of public and private schools. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
101-hr-3919 101 hr 3919 To establish the Federal Fuels Stabilization Board. Energy 1990-01-30 1990-02-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 1 Establishes the Federal Fuels Stabilization Board which shall: (1) review home heating oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel prices and impose price limitations on such fuels if necessary to ensure equitable prices in the event of significant price increases; (2) establish an equitable uniform surcharge on goods shipped by diesel truck in case of diesel price increases, with such surcharge being paid by the fuel purchaser; (3) investigate allegations of collusive fuel pricing practices and refer any evidence of such practices to the Department of Justice for antitrust prosecution; and (4) investigate the impact of fuel price increases on homeowners, travelers, and transporters. Subjects violators of Board orders to civil monetary penalties. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-3906 101 hr 3906 Energy and Environmental Security Act of 1990 Energy 1990-01-29 1990-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. House Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] IL D D000563 93 Energy and Environmental Security Act of 1990 - Title I: Extension and Modification of Tax Incentives for Ethanol - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend excise tax reductions for specified alcohol fuel mixtures for nine years. Directs the U.S. Comptroller General to study the options for reimbursing the Highway Trust Fund for the reduction in its receipts due to such reductions. Extends a tax credit for alcohol fuels to December 31, 2002. Prohibits carryovers of such credits after 2004. Extends such credits to alcohol used to produce ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE). Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend: (1) the tariff treatment for ethanol to ETBE; and (2) the effective period of the temporary duty on ethanol to December 31, 2002. Title II: Oxygenated Fuels and Aromatic Compounds - Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit, during October to March of each year, the introduction into commerce in any carbon monoxide nonattainment area of gasoline with an oxygen content of less than 3.1 percent. Provides for the exchange of oxygen credits between sellers of fuels with an oxygen content higher than required and other sellers of fuels to offset the use of fuels with a lower content than required. Prohibits such exchanges between sellers in different nonattainment areas. Requires retailers of oxygenated fuels to label fuel dispensing systems with a notice that the fuel is oxygenated and will reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop environmental profiles for each of the aromatic compounds in gasoline and to take action to limit the use of such compounds in accordance with the profiles. Title III: Development and Use of Ethanol - Requires the Secretary of Energy to: (1) give funding priority to ethanol development projects that have high potential for immediate benefits; and (2) establish a program to promote the development and use of ethanol in motor fuel. 2025-08-26T17:27:07Z  
101-hjres-456 101 hjres 456 To require a study of and report on the home heating oil crisis during the winter months of 1989 and 1990. Energy 1990-01-23 1990-02-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 34 Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct an emergency study and report to the Congress and the President within 30 days of this resolution's approval on the causes of the rapid and sharp increase of home heating oil and propane prices in the winters of 1989 and 1990, including in such report proposals for protecting consumers from such increases in the future. Directs the Comptroller General to submit a supplemental report assessing the Secretary's study and report. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hr-3852 101 hr 3852 Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990 Energy 1990-01-23 1990-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] CA D B000918 24 Electric Vehicle Technology Development and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to identify nonattainment areas (affected by conventionally fueled internal combustion engine vehicles) which are eligible to participate in this Act's program. Directs the Secretary of Energy to select manufacturers to receive reimbursement payments for the development, demonstration, manufacture, and sale of electric vehicles in nonattainment areas. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-26T17:29:10Z  
101-hr-3855 101 hr 3855 To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the establishment of a Regional Petroleum Products Reserve, and for other purposes. Energy 1990-01-23 1990-02-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] MA R C000709 22 Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Regional Petroleum Products Reserve for Federal Energy Administration Region 1. Directs the Secretary to accumulate residential heating petroleum products at Reserve facilities in case of severe price increases or disruptions of petroleum imports. Requires the Secretary to develop and promulgate a separate distribution plan for this Regional Petroleum Products Reserve. Requires (current law permits) the Secretary to: (1) establish an Industrial Petroleum Reserve as part of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) require petroleum product importers and refiners to maintain readily available inventories in amounts determined by the Secretary. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z  
101-hres-298 101 hres 298 Relating to electric utility investments in the more efficient use of energy. Energy 1989-11-21 1989-11-21 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. House Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2] IN D S000294 19 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that States and State regulatory State regulatory commissions should: (1) encourage their utilities to compare all feasible supply- and demand-side alternatives, taking into consideration the impact upon all ratepayers of utility investments in those alternatives; (2) consider the loss of earnings potential associated with utility investments in demand-side resources; and (3) adjust their regulatory systems to ensure that a utility's least-cost investment alternative is its most profitable course of action. 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z  
101-s-1966 101 s 1966 Advanced Nuclear Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1989 Energy 1989-11-21 1990-01-22 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Favorable. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 Advanced Nuclear Reactor Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a technology research and demonstration program for the generation of commercial electric power from nuclear fission. Mandates that such program include a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) certification process for completed standard designs for commercial nuclear reactor facilities employing nuclear reactor technologies. Directs the Secretary to submit an annual status report to the Congress regarding the certification program. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress the results of public hearings held to determine specified aspects of the research and demonstration program. Sets forth guidelines under which the Secretary is authorized to: (1) encourage the siting, licensing, financing, construction, and operation of facilities for the generation of commercial electric power from nuclear fission in regions where the Secretary finds a need for additional electric generating capacity; and (2) issue requests for implementation proposals. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1994. Requires the NRC to submit specific recommendations to the Congress for changes in the licensing requirements of commercial nuclear power reactors. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress the results of a review of commercial nuclear reactor technologies in other nations. Requests the NRC to report to the Congress on any licensing problems associated with the commercial nuclear reactor technologies identified in the Secretary's report. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual status report to the Congress regarding the research and demonstration program. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
101-hr-3751 101 hr 3751 To prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from issuing oil and gas leases on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf. Energy 1989-11-20 1990-03-16 Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Treasury, EPA. House Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] CA D B000711 72 Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any oil or gas exploration leases or licenses on submerged lands off the coastlines of the eastern seaboard, western seaboard, and Alaska (the Outer Continental Shelf). Retains the leases, licenses, and permits in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary to cancel (with compensation) specified leases or permits in effect on such date. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on alternative options for compensating leaseholders of specified land tracts. 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z  
101-hr-3712 101 hr 3712 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accountability Act of 1989 Energy 1989-11-17 1990-01-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment. House Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6] MA D M000264 0 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accountability Act of 1989 - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to mandate that any person appointed to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) must: (1) file a financial disclosure report with the Office of the General Counsel of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; and (2) not have had any significant financial relationship with an entity subject to NRC regulation during the two-year period preceding such appointment. Precludes a former NRC commissioner from accepting compensation from a utility subject to NRC licensing jurisdiction during the two-year period following separation from NRC employment. Subjects violators to a civil penalty. 2025-08-26T17:26:14Z  
101-hr-3692 101 hr 3692 Competitive Wholesale Electric Generation Act of 1989 Energy 1989-11-16 1989-12-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] LA D T000058 2 Competitive Wholesale Electric Generation Act of 1989 - Authorizes public utility holding companies that are exempt from the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to acquire business interests in generators used exclusively for selling electric energy at wholesale (exempt wholesale generators). Declares that the ownership of exempt wholesale generators shall not result in the owner's being considered as primarily engaged in the sale or generation of electric power under the Federal Power Act. Preserves the ratemaking authority of the States. Defines circumstances under which electric energy charges by a public utility exempt wholesale generator will be considered unjust and unreasonable. 2025-08-26T17:29:12Z  

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    origin_chamber TEXT,
    sponsor_name TEXT,
    sponsor_state TEXT,
    sponsor_party TEXT,
    sponsor_bioguide_id TEXT,
    cosponsor_count INTEGER DEFAULT 0,
    summary_text TEXT,
    update_date TEXT,
    url TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_congress ON legislation(congress);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_type ON legislation(bill_type);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor_bioguide ON legislation(sponsor_bioguide_id);
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