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| 109-s-4106 | 109 | s | 4106 | National Energy Efficiency Development Act | Energy | 2006-12-07 | 2006-12-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 0 | National Energy Efficiency Development Act - Establishes the National Energy Efficiency Development Administration, headed by an Administrator who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate, to develop energy-efficient technologies and reduce U.S. imports of oil by 50% by 2015. Establishes in the Administration: (1) a Policy Advisory Committee; (2) an Office of Administration (to include an Energy Efficiency Economics Division, an Education Division, and the position of General Counsel); (3) an Office of Policy, Research, and Development; and (4) an Office of Venture Capital. Authorizes the Administrator to solicit the development of energy-effcient technologies. | 2020-01-29T20:28:32Z | |
| 109-hr-6401 | 109 | hr | 6401 | To promote the fair production of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf. | Energy | 2006-12-06 | 2006-12-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. | House | Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] | LA | D | M001161 | 1 | Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to instruct the Secretary of the Interior to agree to any lessee request to amend any lease issued as a result of a Central or Western Gulf of Mexico lease sale held between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 1999, to incorporate price thresholds applicable to certain royalty suspension provisions in the amount of $34.73 per barrel (2005 dollars) for oil and of $4.34 per million Btu (2005 dollars) for natural gas, adjusted for changes in the implicit price deflator. Directs the Secretary to establish a conservation of resources fee for producing leases at $9 per barrel for oil and $1.25 per million Btu for gas (2006 dollars). Applies such fee only to leases issued with deep water royalty relief for which royalties are not being paid when prices exceed specified amounts per barrel. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the royalty revenues in the Treasury, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior, without further appropriation, for FY2007-FY2016, for disbursement to Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions. Expresses the intent of Congress: (1) that this Act result in a healthy and growing American industrial, manufacturing, transportation, and service sector employing America's workforce in the development of affordable energy from the OCS; and (2) to OCS monitor deployment of personnel and material to encourage development of American technology and manufacturing, as well as the establishment of important industrial facilities to support expanded access to American resources. | 2019-11-15T21:29:00Z | |
| 109-hr-6356 | 109 | hr | 6356 | America's Domestic Fuels Act | Energy | 2006-12-05 | 2006-12-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Science. | House | Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] | IL | D | C000794 | 4 | America's Domestic Fuels Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to states to conduct research to expedite the use of coal gasification as an energy source in ethanol production. Requires at least one pilot project receiving such assistance to be fueled by coal gasification and to be located in an area with high sulfur bituminous coal reserves. | 2019-11-15T21:40:52Z | |
| 109-hr-6365 | 109 | hr | 6365 | To authorize the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to make grants to distributors of electricity for the purpose of upgrading their electrical distribution systems to provide protection against hurricanes. | Energy | 2006-12-05 | 2006-12-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House | Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] | NY | D | I000057 | 0 | Authorizes the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to make grants to state and local governments that distribute electricity for the purpose of upgrading their electrical distribution systems to provide protection against hurricanes. Sets the maximum federal share of a grant at 75% of the cost of the upgrade. | 2020-02-14T19:14:24Z | |
| 109-s-4076 | 109 | s | 4076 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. | Energy | 2006-12-05 | 2006-12-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] | WY | R | T000162 | 0 | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal measurement for certain coal gasification project goals. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish milestones for such projects so that by year 2020 they will be able to: (1) remove at least 99% of sulfur dioxide (as currently required); or, in the alternative, (2) emit not more than 0.04 pound SO2 per million Btu, based on a 30-day average. | 2020-01-29T20:28:32Z | |
| 109-hr-6266 | 109 | hr | 6266 | 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-10-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 25 | 21st Century Energy Independence Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to seek to ensure: (1) the availability of 200% of the volume of renewable fuels required to be available in the United States by 2013 under the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and (2) the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from the production and use of renewable fuels by 25%. Directs the Secretary to establish a loan guarantee program for up to 80% of the cost of a project for: (1) the harvesting, storing, and delivery of agriculture residues for use in cellulosic or traditional ethanol production plants; (2) cellulosic ethanol production technologies that will reduce the initial capital cost to $2.50 per annual gallon, and operation and maintenance costs to 125% of those at traditional corn ethanol plants; (3) advanced biomass gasifiers that can provide specified thermal input requirements for traditional ethanol plants to produce syngas; and (4) scaled catalytic conversion projects to convert syngas to liquid fuels. Permits such loan guarantees for: (1) a traditional ethanol plant only if the agriculture residue products are used as feedstock to replace thermal input requirements otherwise provided by fossil fuels; and (2) an existing ethanol plant only if the applicant demonstrates the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions related to ethanol production by at least 75%. Authorizes the Secretary to provide grants for up to 50% of the capital costs of the initial commercialization for certain cellulosic ethanol production technologies. | 2023-01-12T17:52:13Z | |
| 109-hr-6291 | 109 | hr | 6291 | Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 0 | Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Stimulus Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the time limits applicable to tax credits for: (1) electricity produced from certain renewable resources; (2) clean renewable energy bonds; (3) new energy efficient homes; (4) residential energy efficient property; (5) business solar investment; and (6) biodiesel and alternative fuels. Extends the time limit for the deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. Declares inapplicable to certain qualified electric vehicles and alternative motor vehicles the depreciation limitation pertaining to luxury automobiles. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide assistance to states for consultations with respect to weatherization and energy efficiency of residences and small businesses. | 2023-01-12T17:52:12Z | |
| 109-s-4000 | 109 | s | 4000 | National Fuels Initiative | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10684-10688) | Senate | Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] | IN | R | L000504 | 0 | National Fuels Initiative - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify the alcohol fuels tax credit and the alternative fuel tax credit by calculating such rates based on a formula related to the average price of a barrel of oil. Extends such credits. Eliminates the small ethanol producer tax credit. Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations to ensure that each major oil company that sells gasoline in the United States through wholly-owned or branded stations provides pumps that dispense E-85 fuel at not less than a specified graduated percentage of all of its stations. Amends federal transportation law to require manufacturers of new automobiles that can operate on gasoline or diesel fuel to manufacture such automobiles by increasing percentages after model year 2007. Revises the definition of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition). Continues applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured through model year 2011, but, for passenger automobiles, adds an increase of four percent per year in such standard for model years 2009 through 2011. Requires an average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon for all automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers for model year 2012, with an increase of four percent in the average fuel economy from the level for the prior model year for model year 2013 and beyond. Requires the average fuel economy standard in a model year for a manufacturer's domestic and foreign fleetwide passenger automobiles under calculation of average fuel economy provisions to be at least 92% of the average fuel economy projected by the Secretary for the combined domestic and foreign fleets manufactured by all manufacturers in that model year. Permits lower fuel economy standards if they are: (1) technologically unachievable; (… | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-s-4003 | 109 | s | 4003 | Ethanol Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 1 | Ethanol Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Transportation, to award up to $1 million to one or more eligible firms to conduct feasibility studies for the construction of one or more dedicated ethanol pipelines. | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-s-4012 | 109 | s | 4012 | National Transitional Fuel Security Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] | SD | R | T000250 | 0 | National Transitional Fuel Security Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a plan for the construction of coal-to-fuel demonstration facilities relying upon Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuel-producing technology. Prescribes requirements for: (1) construction of such facilities; (2) up to 49% non-federal investment; and (3) divestiture of federal ownership of the facilities after certain production and related goals are met. Authorizes the Secretary to sell petroleum products withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a public sale to finance the construction of the facilities. | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-s-4019 | 109 | s | 4019 | A bill to require persons seeking approval for a liquefied natural gas facility to identify employees and agents engaged in activities to persuade communities of the benefits of the approval. | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] | CA | D | B000711 | 0 | Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to: (1) require an applicant for approval under the Natural Gas Act or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (DPA) of the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a liquefied natural gas facility (including an off-shore facility under DPA) to identify each employee or agent engaged in activities to persuade communities of the benefits of such approval; and (2) maintain a publicly available database listing all such employees and agents. | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-s-4020 | 109 | s | 4020 | Renewable Fuels Promotion Act | Energy | 2006-09-29 | 2006-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN] | MN | D | D000596 | 5 | Renewable Fuels Promotion Act - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing a renewable fuel pump on the franchisee marketing premises; (2) converting an existing tank and pump on the marketing premises of the franchisee for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; or (4) selling renewable fuel in any specified area on the franchisee marketing premises. Declares any such restriction to be null and void and unenforceable under the Act. Prohibits a franchise-related document that requires the franchisee to sell three grades of gasoline from preventing the franchisee from selling a renewable fuel in lieu of one grade of gasoline. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to set a deadline for mandatory installation of at least one renewable fuel pump at every federal fleet fueling center in the United States. | 2023-01-12T17:52:02Z | |
| 109-hr-6248 | 109 | hr | 6248 | To authorize the Secretary of Energy to make certain loan guarantees for advanced conservation and fuel efficiency motor vehicle technology projects. | Energy | 2006-09-28 | 2006-10-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] | MI | R | R000572 | 4 | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary of Energy to make loan guarantee commitments to domestic motor vehicle manufacturers and suppliers for advanced conservation and fuel efficiency technology projects for gasoline and diesel vehicles, flexible fuel vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles that reduce dependence on oil and greenhouse gas emissions. Limits the aggregate amount of guarantees for such production. | 2023-01-12T17:52:14Z | |
| 109-hr-6249 | 109 | hr | 6249 | To authorize the Secretary of Energy to make price floor loans to certain low-carbon coal-to-liquid fuel projects. | Energy | 2006-09-28 | 2006-10-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19] | IL | R | S000364 | 1 | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into agreements, in the form of price floor loans, with up to six low-carbon CTL projects (that convert coal to liquid or gaseous transportation fuels) to guarantee each project a minimum price for its output of liquid or gaseous transportation fuels in return for: (1) payment to the United States of the cost of such loan; or (2) at the borrower's election, a call option for the United States equivalent in value to such payment. Prohibits any agreement for a price floor loan unless the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) determines that the loan cost is fully offset by either certain payments or by the value of a call option. | 2023-01-12T17:52:14Z | |
| 109-hr-6251 | 109 | hr | 6251 | To provide for health care benefits for certain nuclear facility workers. | Energy | 2006-09-28 | 2006-10-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] | OH | D | S001004 | 3 | Requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide health care benefits for workers who: (1) have been employed by a Department of Energy (DOE) contractor to perform duties under a contract for environmental remediation, waste management, decontamination and decommissioning, maintenance, security, and administrative activities at the Fernald Closure Project (Harrison, Ohio), the Mound Closure Project (Miamisburg, Ohio), or the Rocky Flats Environmental Technology Site (Golden, Colorado); and (2) would have qualified for health care benefits available for retirees had the individual's employment not been terminated as a result of the accelerated closure of the site. | 2023-01-12T17:52:14Z | |
| 109-s-3970 | 109 | s | 3970 | A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the President to establish an energy security working group. | Energy | 2006-09-28 | 2006-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] | VA | R | A000121 | 0 | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the President to establish an Energy Security Working Group to develop an inventory of worldwide energy reserves to assist the federal government to: (1) prioritize potential alliances between the United States and foreign countries; (2) recognize undue influences, if any, on strategically important foreign countries; and (3) develop a strategic plan for the United States to identify and support strategic energy alliances with foreign countries. | 2023-01-12T17:52:03Z | |
| 109-s-3985 | 109 | s | 3985 | Outer Continental Shelf Royalty Reform and Enhancement Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-28 | 2006-09-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10604-10605) | Senate | Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] | LA | D | L000550 | 0 | Outer Continental Shelf Royalty Reform and Enhancement Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to place limitations based on market price on the royalty relief granted under any lease for the production of oil or natural gas entered into on or after enactment of this Act. Declares that Congress reaffirms the authority of the Secretary to vary, based on the price of production from a lease, the suspension of royalties under any lease subject to specified requirements of the Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Royalty Relief Act. Instructs the Secretary to offer to enter into written agreements to amend the payment responsibilities under each lease that: (1) authorizes the production of oil or natural gas on the Outer Continental Shelf; (2) provides for relief from the payment of royalties; and (3) does not provide for suspension of royalty relief based on an increase in the price of oil or natural gas, respectively, above specified thresholds. Authorizes the Secretary to increase royalty rates on leases for oil or natural gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit certain percentages of Outer Continental Shelf revenues for: (1) disbursement to Gulf producing states; (2) financial assistance to states for land and water conservation as well as outdoor recreation purposes; and (3) deficit reduction. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to guarantee the repayment of 100% of the outstanding principal of a bond issued by the state of Louisiana for coastal wetland restoration projects and related storm protection infrastructure. | 2023-01-12T17:52:03Z | |
| 109-hr-6203 | 109 | hr | 6203 | Alternative Energy Research and Development Act | Energy | 2006-09-27 | 2006-11-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 30 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Alternative Energy Research and Development Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application (R&D) for: (1) production of motor and other fuels from biomass; (2) technologies to enable practical onboard storage of hydrogen for use as a fuel for light-duty motor vehicles; (3) advanced solar photovoltaic technologies; and (4) advanced wind energy technologies. (Sec. 7) Instructs the Secretary to continue R&D activities targeting: (1) distributed energy; (2) micro-cogeneration technology; and (3) geothermal energy, hydropower, and ocean energy authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005. (Sec. 8) Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary to: (1) implement an R&D program for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric drive transportation; and (2) establish a pilot program to provide competitive grants to state governments, local governments and public entities, and metropolitan transportation authorities for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle demonstration projects. (Sec. 9) Solar Utilization Now Demonstration Act of 2006, or the SUN Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary to establish a program of grants to states to demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology. (Sec. 10) Directs the Secretary to establish a pilot grants program for new building construction or renovation to demonstrate innovative energy efficiency technologies. (Sec. 11) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise the guidelines for a geographically dispersed network of Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers. (Sec. 12) Authorizes the Secretary to contribute funds to the National Science Foundation for: (1) the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program; and (2) curriculum development for high performance building design. (Sec. 13) Directs the Secretary to arrange for t… | 2023-01-12T17:52:15Z | |
| 109-hr-6223 | 109 | hr | 6223 | American Fuels Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-27 | 2006-10-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. | House | Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1] | IN | D | V000108 | 0 | American Fuels Act of 2006 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Energy Security to oversee all federal energy security programs, including coordination of federal agency efforts to assist the United States in achieving full energy independence. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a tax credit for production of qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles, including allowance of the credit against the alternative minimum tax; and (2) an alternative fuel retail sales credit. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to ensure that diesel sold or introduced into U.S. commerce, on an annual average basis, contains the applicable volume of alternative diesel fuel. Requires such regulations to provide for the generation of an appropriate amount of credits by any person that refines, blends, or imports diesel containing a quantity of alternative diesel fuel greater than certain prescribed quantities. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend the alcohol fuel mixture excise tax credit to cellulosic biomass ethanol. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to include within the term alternative fueled vehicle a medium or heavy duty hybrid vehicle. Sets a deadline by which: (1) any federal property with at least one fuel refueling station must include at least one alternative fuel refueling station; and (2) any alternative fuel refueling station on federally-owned property must permit full public access for the purpose of refueling using alternative fuel. Amends federal transportation law to require that any bus purchased with funds from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund be a clean fuel bus. Requires the Secretary of Defense to implement a program to evaluate the commercial and technical viability of advanced technologies for the production of alternative transportation fuels having applications for the Department of Defense. | 2023-01-12T17:52:14Z | |
| 109-s-3962 | 109 | s | 3962 | Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act | Energy | 2006-09-27 | 2006-09-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 6 | Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act - Withdraws specified lands in Nye County, Nevada, permanently from any form of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, including: (1) the mineral leasing laws; (2) the geothermal leasing laws; (3) materials sales laws; and (4) the mining laws. Transfers jurisdiction over such lands to the Secretary of Energy (Secretary). Reserves use of such lands for certain activities associated with the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Requires the Secretary to manage the lands so withdrawn, and submit to Congress and the state of Nevada a management plan for their use. Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Secretary to apply to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a license to construct and operate facilities to receive and store spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste at the Yucca Mountain site. Authorizes the Secretary to begin construction of connected infrastructure facilities after completion of a final environmental impact statement evaluating the activities involved. Requires the Secretary to acquire rights-of-way for construction and operation of railroad facilities to transport spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from existing rail systems to the site of surface facilities within the geologic repository operations area for the receipt, handling, packaging, and storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste prior to emplacement. Revises requirements for new plant contracts. | 2023-01-12T17:52:03Z | |
| 109-s-3917 | 109 | s | 3917 | American-Made Energy Freedom Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-21 | 2006-09-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 0 | American-Made Energy Freedom Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase tax credits for cellulosic biomass ethanol; (2) extend the energy credit for solar and fuel cell property; (3) extend and modify the credits for residential energy efficient property and for certain liquid fuel derived from coal; and (4) establish the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to implement designated sections of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including climate change technology deployment. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and any leasing or development leading to such production. Prescribes procedures for: (1) lease sales; (2) grants of leases; and (3) Coastal Plain environmental protection; (4) rights-of-way and easements for the transportation of oil and gas across the Coastal Plain. Directs the Secretary to convey: (1) the surface estate of specified lands to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation; and (2) the remaining subsurface estate of specified lands to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. Establishes the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to specified entities directly impacted by oil and gas production and exploration on the Coastal Plain. | 2023-01-12T17:52:05Z | |
| 109-s-3926 | 109 | s | 3926 | Empower America: Securing America's Energy Future Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-09-21 | 2006-09-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] | PA | R | S000059 | 0 | Empower America: Securing America's Energy Future Act of 2006 - Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to make eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees any large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use domestic coal resources to produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a coal-to-liquid facilities loan program. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer funds to the Secretary for a clean coal power initiative. Gas Petroleum Refiner Improvement and Community Empowerment Act, or the Gas PRICE Act - Obligates the Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take specified steps to streamline the petroleum refinery permitting process. Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 - Sets forth actions under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) with respect to oil and natural gas production from leased tracts within the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), especially the sharing of OCS receipts with neighboring states. Rigs to Reefs Act of 2006 - Revises OCSLA to direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations for authorizing use of a decommissioned offshore oil and gas platform or other facility for an artificial reef, scientific research, or any other authorized use. Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund Act of 2006 - Institutes a Federal Energy Natural Resources Enhancement Fund. Energy and Mineral Schools Reinvestment Act - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to provide funds to historic and existing state-chartered recognized petroleum or mining schools and related institutions. National GEO Fund Act of 2006 - Creates a National Geo Fund for grants to support geothermal and geopressure oil and gas energy production, as well as a new program for fuel production from strategic unconventional resources and oil and gas resources using CO2 enhanced recovery. Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Securit… | 2023-01-12T17:52:05Z | |
| 109-hr-6110 | 109 | hr | 6110 | To require persons seeking Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval for a liquefied natural gas facility to identify employees and agents engaged in activities to persuade communities of the benefits of such approval. | Energy | 2006-09-19 | 2006-09-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2] | MD | D | R000576 | 0 | Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to require an applicant for approval under the Natural Gas Act of the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of a liquefied natural gas facility to identify each employee or agent engaged in activities to persuade communities of the benefits of such approval. Requires the Commission to maintain a publicly available database listing all such employees and agents. | 2023-01-12T17:52:18Z | |
| 109-s-3879 | 109 | s | 3879 | Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Contingent Cost Allocation Act | Energy | 2006-09-08 | 2006-11-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 2 | Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage Contingent Cost Allocation Act - (Sec. 4) Declares that certain funds designated under provisions (commonly known as the Price-Anderson Act) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide indemnification shall be used to cover the contingent cost resulting from any nuclear incident for which such funds would be available to compensate for public liability (Price-Anderson incident). (Sec. 5) States that certain funds made available to the United States under the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage (Convention) shall be used to satisfy public liability resulting from a Price-Anderson incident.(Sec. 6) Requires participation by each nuclear supplier in a retrospective risk pooling program to cover the contingent cost resulting from a nuclear incident outside the United States that is not a Price-Anderson incident.Directs the Secretary of Energy to determine the risk-informed assessment formula for the allocation among nuclear suppliers of the contingent cost resulting from a covered incident outside the United States that is not a Price-Anderson incident, taking specified risk factors into account.Directs the Secretary to report to certain congressional committees on whether there is a need for continuation or amendment of this Act, taking into account the effects of the implementation of the Convention on the United States nuclear industry and suppliers.(Sec. 7) Authorizes the Secretary to collect information necessary for developing and implementing the formula for calculating a nuclear supplier's deferred payment.Requires each nuclear supplier to make available to the Secretary such information as the Secretary determines, by regulation, to be necessary or appropriate to develop and implement the risk-informed assessment formula.Requires the Secretary to make information available to nuclear suppliers and their insurers so as to support the voluntary establishment and maintenance of private insurance against any risk for which such s… | 2023-01-13T04:49:13Z | |
| 109-s-3851 | 109 | s | 3851 | A bill to provide for the extension of preliminary permit periods by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for certain hydroelectric projects in the State of Alaska. | Energy | 2006-09-06 | 2006-09-21 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-781. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 0 | Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request from the preliminary permit holder of a Thomas Bay (Alaska) project, to extend the preliminary permit period for up to two consecutive three-year periods following expiration of the initial preliminary project permit. | 2023-01-12T17:52:07Z | |
| 109-s-3844 | 109 | s | 3844 | Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act | Energy | 2006-09-05 | 2006-09-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] | NE | D | N000180 | 1 | Biofuels Investment Trust Fund Act - Establishes a Biofuels Investment Trust Fund consisting of transferred amounts received in the U.S. Treasury from duties collected on imports of ethyl alcohol or any mixture containing ethyl alcohol that is to be used as a fuel or in producing a mixture of gasoline and alcohol, a mixture of a special fuel and alcohol, or any other mixture to be used as a fuel (including motor fuel). Directs the Secretary of Energy to use amounts in the Trust Fund to: (1) provide assistance to farmers, producers, biorefiners, researchers, universities, and other persons or entities involved in the research, development, and deployment, or production of biofuels, especially for cellulosic ethanol production; or (2) advance research, development, and deployment of biofuels, especially cellulosic ethanol produced from biomass feedstocks. | 2023-01-12T17:52:07Z | |
| 109-hconres-460 | 109 | hconres | 460 | Expressing the sense of Congress that American oil companies should build additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses. | Energy | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] | LA | R | A000361 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that American oil companies should reinvest their profits into building additional refining capacity on existing refinery campuses so that the United States will become independent of foreign refineries and, in effect, help to reduce the current high price of gasoline. | 2023-01-13T04:50:34Z | |
| 109-hr-5965 | 109 | hr | 5965 | Program for Real Energy Security Act | Energy | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 129 | Program for Real Energy Security Act or the PROGRESS Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Security and Transition to New Fuels. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to make recommendations to Congress and the President for: (1) preserving the national energy security in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and (2) reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil over a specified period. Establishes: (1) the New Manhattan Center for High Efficiency Vehicles; and (2) the Advisory Council on Federal Participation. Requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of grants to federal and private sector researchers (including the Center) to research and develop alternative fuels and technologies to improve the productivity of U.S. automotive firms in the manufacture of high efficiency vehicles. Establishes a grant program to provide assistance to retail and wholesale motor fuel dealers or other entities to install, replace, or convert motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for use in the storage and dispensing of biobased fuels. Sets forth requirements calling for: (1) the production and distribution of biobased fuels (ethanol) and deployment of new engine technologies for fuel-flexible, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and biodiesel vehicles; (2) greater use of alternative fuels in dual fueled vehicles operating in the federal fleet; and (3) the increase and expansion of employer-provided mass transit fringe benefits. Transit Rail Accommodation Improvement and Needs Act - Allows for the shared use of rail carrier trackage and rail rights-of-way by mass transportation authorities. Authorizes capital investment grants to improve intercity passenger rail service. Allows a tax credit to holders of qualified high-speed rail infrastructure bonds. Railroad Track Modernization Act of 2006 - Establishes a capital grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track of class II and class III railroads. Requires the issuance of regulations implementing… | 2023-01-12T17:52:33Z | |
| 109-hr-5985 | 109 | hr | 5985 | Empowering America Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | C001050 | 0 | Empowering America Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase and extend through 2015: (1) the tax credit for residential energy efficient property; (2) the tax credit for nonbusiness energy property; and (3) the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. Extends through 2015 the energy tax credit for equipment which uses solar energy.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to extend through FY2015 funding of energy efficient appliance rebate programs.Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require that states, counties, and Indian tribes which receive community development block grants limit the cost of permits or licenses for the construction or installation of solar energy systems in residential and nonresidential structures.Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to issue regulations to prohibit restrictions on the installation, construction, maintenance, or use of a solar energy system in a single family residence. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) study the effectiveness of the conservation and energy efficiency tax incentives enacted by the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005 and report to Congress on such study; and (2) establish a Center for Advanced Solar Research and Development. | 2023-01-12T17:52:33Z | |
| 109-hr-6025 | 109 | hr | 6025 | Alternative Liquid Transportation Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1] | KY | R | W000413 | 0 | Alternative Liquid Transportation Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to declare eligible for a federal loan guarantee commitment large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use coal resources of the United States to produce at least 5,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a federal loan program to pay the federal share of the cost of obtaining any services necessary for the planning, permitting, and construction of a coal-to-liquid facility. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary to study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility and suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Authorizes the Secretary to construct or lease storage facilities in the vicinity of pipeline infrastructure and at least one military base, but outside the boundaries of any state on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. | 2023-01-12T17:52:40Z | |
| 109-hres-971 | 109 | hres | 971 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact legislation to slow, stop, and reverse the growth of the Nation's dependence on imported oil in ways that provide cleaner air, reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and enhance America's competitiveness. | Energy | 2006-07-28 | 2006-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] | PA | R | F000451 | 3 | Calls for the enactment of legislation to slow, stop, and reverse the growth of the nation's dependence on imported oil in ways that provide cleaner air, reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and enhance America's competitiveness. | 2023-01-12T17:52:30Z | |
| 109-hr-5925 | 109 | hr | 5925 | To provide for Federal research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities to enable the development of farms that are net producers of both food and energy, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-07-27 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] | MD | R | B000208 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to: (1) develop recommendations for evaluation measures and criteria for programs under this Act; and (2) evaluate the feasibility of prize and best practices award programs as tools to promote self-powered farms. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish an award program for up to 30 state agricultural research programs for self-powered farm demonstrations; (2) provide low-cost revolving loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities for the commercial application of energy or other technologies that will contribute to establishing self-powered farms, with highest preference given to applicants who propose to meet their energy needs from biobased feedstocks or other renewable energy sources produced on that farm; and (3) enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for a review of the programs under this Act. | 2023-01-12T17:52:34Z | |
| 109-hr-5926 | 109 | hr | 5926 | Freedom through Renewable Energy Expansion (FREE) Act | Energy | 2006-07-27 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] | NV | D | B001231 | 0 | Freedom through Renewable Energy Expansion (FREE) Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal provisions regarding: (1) next generation nuclear plant project; (2) standby support for certain nuclear plant delays; and (3) incentives for oil and gas production from federal lands. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to repeal: (1) the credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities; (2) the election to expense certain refineries; (3) treatment of natural gas distribution lines as 15-year property; (4) treatment of natural gas gathering lines as seven-year property; (5) the rule for determining the small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction; and (6) the amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to repeal the suspension of: (1) offshore royalties pertaining to the Planning Areas offshore Alaska; and (2) the royalty with respect to the national petroleum reserve in Alaska. Directs the President to suspend the application of federal law granting relief from royalty payments for production of oil or natural gas from federal lands occurring within specified periods. Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate certain average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles manufactured after model year 2008. Amends the IRC to extend the credit for: (1) renewable electricity production; (2) solar energy property, qualified fuel cell property, and geothermal property; and (3) residential energy efficient property. Allows a tax credit for wind energy property installed in residences and businesses. Authorizes appropriations for geothermal research. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe a federal renewable portfolio standard. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to revise certain federal energy purchase requirements. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program for local schools a… | 2023-01-12T17:52:34Z | |
| 109-hr-5927 | 109 | hr | 5927 | American Energy Independence Act | Energy | 2006-07-27 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Research. | House | Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] | MD | D | C000141 | 0 | American Energy Independence Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Independence to review U.S. energy policy. Amends federal transportation law to provide: (1) phased increases in fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles; and (2) a national tire efficiency program for passenger cars and light trucks. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish Energy Star Program requirements, and an Energy Star rating program for solar water heating devices. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prescribe standards for household appliances in standby mode. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the energy efficient commercial buildings deduction; (2) extend the timeframe for placing into service production facilities for renewable electric energy; and (3) establish a tax credit for telecommuting. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe: (1) a federal renewable portfolio standard; and (2) special rules for net metering. Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish an investment tax credit for the construction of new electricity transmission lines to carry electricity from renewable energy resources. Authorizes loan guarantees for biorefineries and renewable energy production facilities. Directs the President to take measures to ensure decreased electricity consumption for federal nondefense related activities. Requires design phases for future federal buildings to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating standard. Prescribes guidelines governing the fuel economy of the federal fleet of vehicles. Requires executive agency motor purchases to include high-efficiency vehicles, or hybrid electric vehicles. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize appropriations for basic research at the Department of Energy (DOE). Amends the Department of Energy Science Education Enhancement Act to prescribe organization guidelines for mathematics, science, and engineering education programs. Authorizes DOE research grant… | 2023-01-12T17:52:34Z | |
| 109-hr-5953 | 109 | hr | 5953 | To provide for the establishment of the Commission for the Deployment of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-07-27 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] | MD | D | W000784 | 12 | Establishes the Commission for the Deployment of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells to: (1) develop a strategic plan that identifies the best methods available to marshal the resources of the federal, state, local governments, the private sector, and academia to achieve mass commercialization of hydrogen as an energy source for stationary and vehicle fuel cells; (2) examine ways to ensure that the United States can use all available feedstocks for hydrogen production; and (3) make recommendations for an appropriate entity to monitor ongoing progress in implementing the strategic plan. | 2023-01-12T17:52:34Z | |
| 109-s-3760 | 109 | s | 3760 | Royalty Relief Suspension Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-27 | 2006-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] | AZ | R | K000352 | 1 | Royalty Relief Suspension Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to place limitations based upon the market price on the royalty relief granted under any lease for production of oil or natural gas on federal land entered into by the Secretary on or after the date of enactment of this Act. States that Congress reaffirms certain statutory authority of the Secretary to vary, based upon the price of production from a lease, the suspension of royalties under any lease subject to the Outer Continental Shelf Deep Water Royalty Relief Act. | 2023-01-12T17:52:26Z | |
| 109-hr-5890 | 109 | hr | 5890 | American-Made Energy Freedom Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-26 | 2006-12-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] | CA | R | N000181 | 39 | American-Made Energy Freedom Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase tax credits for cellulosic biomass ethanol; (2) extend the energy credit for solar and fuel cell property; (3) extend and modify the credits for residential energy efficient property and for certain liquid fuel derived from coal; and (4) establish the American-Made Energy Trust Fund to implement designated sections of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, including climate change technology deployment. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the prohibition against production of oil and gas from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and any leasing or development leading to such production. Prescribes procedures for: (1) lease sales; (2) grants of leases; and (3) Coastal Plain environmental protection; (4) rights-of-way and easements for the transportation of oil and gas across the Coastal Plain. Directs the Secretary to convey: (1) the surface estate of specified lands to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation; and (2) the remaining subsurface estate of specified lands to the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation. Establishes the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to specified entities directly impacted by oil and gas production and exploration on the Coastal Plain. | 2023-01-12T17:52:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5874 | 109 | hr | 5874 | Consumer Relief and Investment in Our Future Act | Energy | 2006-07-25 | 2006-08-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3] | MO | D | C001060 | 0 | Consumer Relief and Investment in Our Future Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to suspend and renegotiate the application of royalty relief for oil or natural gas production if specified prices prevail. Requires royalties from oil or gas production on federal lands to be deposited in the Treasury and made available to the Secretary of Energy for: (1) certain biomass programs administered by the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; (2) FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program, including the Clean Cities Program; and (3) the Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Program. Authorizes appropriations for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Advanced Technology Program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) impose a windfall profits tax on crude oil; and (2) reduce highway motor fuel taxes. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal specified tax credits, including: (1) production from advanced nuclear power facilities; (2) investment in clean coal facilities; and (3) production of fuel from a non-conventional source for facilities producing coke or coke gas. | 2023-01-12T17:52:36Z | |
| 109-hr-5853 | 109 | hr | 5853 | Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-20 | 2006-08-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management. | House | Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | A000210 | 5 | Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to prescribe reporting and recordkeeping requirements for positions involving energy commodities (a commodity or the derivatives of a commodity used primarily as a source of energy). Directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to subject to the requirements of this Act a contract, agreement, or transaction for future delivery in an energy commodity. | 2023-01-12T17:52:36Z | |
| 109-s-3711 | 109 | s | 3711 | Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-20 | 2006-08-02 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] | NM | R | D000407 | 158 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to offer the 181 Area and the 181 South Area for oil and gas leasing, notwithstanding their omission from the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program. Subjects the following areas to a moratorium upon oil and gas leasing (or any related activity): (1) any area east of the Military Mission Line in the Gulf of Mexico; (2) any area in the Eastern Planning Area that is within 125 miles of the Florida coastline; or (3) specified areas within the Central Planning Area and within 100 miles of the Florida coastline. Reserves to the United States the right to designate national defense areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Secretary to permit any person who has entered into an oil or gas lease with the Secretary in any area described in this Act, as of the date of enactment of this Act, to exchange the lease for a bonus or royalty credit that may only be used in the Gulf of Mexico. Prescribes requirements for: (1) disposition of qualified Outer Continental Shelf revenues from the 181 Area, the 181 South Area, and the 2002-2007 planning areas of the Gulf of Mexico; (2) allocation among Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions; (3) historical lease sites; and (4) payments to coastal political subdivisions. Sets forth the authorized uses of amounts received by Gulf producing states and coastal political subdivisions, including for certain environmental protection projects and activities. Sets limitations upon the amount of distributed qualified Outer Continental Shelf Revenues. | 2023-01-12T17:52:26Z | |
| 109-s-3694 | 109 | s | 3694 | Fuel Economy Reform Act | Energy | 2006-07-19 | 2006-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] | IL | D | O000167 | 10 | Fuel Economy Reform Act - Amends federal transportation law to: (1) revise the definition of automobile to require including all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds (currently, not all automobiles up to 10,000 pounds are required to be included in the definition); and (2) continue applying the current minimum corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to automobiles manufactured through model year 2011, but, for passenger automobiles, adds an increase of four percent per year in such standard for model years 2009 through 2011. Requires an average fuel economy standard of 27.5 miles per gallon for all automobiles manufactured by all manufacturers for model year 2012, with an increase of four percent in the average fuel economy from the level for the prior model year for model year 2013 and beyond. Requires the average fuel economy standard in a model year for a manufacturer's domestic and foreign fleetwide passenger automobiles under calculation of average fuel economy provisions to be at least 92% of the average fuel economy projected by the Secretary for the combined domestic and foreign fleets manufactured by all manufacturers in that model year. Permits lower fuel economy standards if the minimum standards: (1) are technologically unachievable; (2) materially reduce auto safety; or (3) are not cost effective. Allows, with a specified exception, the selling of credits between manufacturers. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) terminate the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle credit; and (2) allow an advanced technology motor vehicles manufacturing credit. | 2023-01-12T17:52:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5823 | 109 | hr | 5823 | Protecting Communities from Power Line Abuse Act | Energy | 2006-07-18 | 2006-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] | NY | R | K000078 | 1 | Protecting Communities from Power Line Abuse Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to repeal provisions regarding: (1) mandatory fair market value compensation for right-of-way acquisitions; (2) transmission facility modifications in accordance with state law; and (3) requirements for coordination of federal authorizations for interstate electric transmission facilities, including authorization to file an appeal with the President regarding denial of an application for such an authorization. Modifies requirements for acquisition of rights-of-way for electric transmission facilities located on property other than federal or state property. Provides that, if the permit holder cannot acquire by contract, or is unable to agree upon compensation with the owner of the property, the permit holder may acquire the right-of-way in accordance with state law for the state in which the property is located. (Thus repeals current law which allows the permit holder to acquire the-right-of-way through the exercise of eminent domain in a federal district court.) Requires the length of at least one year for the comment period on an application for a transmission facility permit. | 2023-01-12T17:52:37Z | |
| 109-s-3684 | 109 | s | 3684 | A bill to study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. | Energy | 2006-07-18 | 2006-09-08 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9242) | Senate | Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] | VA | R | A000121 | 5 | Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise. Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers. | 2023-01-12T17:52:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5778 | 109 | hr | 5778 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-12 | 2006-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Energy Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include among the projects eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees large-scale coal-to-liquid fuel facilities that will produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of coal-to-liquid fuel. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a federal loan program for use by eligible recipients pay the federal share of the cost of obtaining services necessary for the planning, permitting, and construction of a coal-to-liquid fuel facility. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary to study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility and suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, place in storage, transport, or exchange coal-to-liquid products, not to exceed 20% of the total quantity of petroleum products in the SPR. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend excise tax credits for certain alternative fuels and alternative fuel mixtures. | 2023-01-12T17:52:38Z | |
| 109-s-3649 | 109 | s | 3649 | Bolster Our Energy Security for Tomorrow Act | Energy | 2006-07-12 | 2006-09-08 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9242) | Senate | Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] | VA | R | A000121 | 0 | Bolster Our Energy Security for Tomorrow Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon state request, to provide financial assistance to facilitate hiring additional personnel with expertise in fields relevant to consideration of federal refinery authorizations. Directs a federal agency responsible for federal refinery authorization, upon state request, to provide technical, legal, or other nonfinancial assistance to facilitate such consideration. Directs the President to: (1) appoint a federal coordinator to coordinate refinery authorization procedures; and (2) designate at least three closed military installations, or portions of them, as potentially suitable for the construction of a refinery. Requires that at least one such site be designated as potentially suitable for construction of a biomass refinery. Requires the appropriate redevelopment authority to consider the feasibility and practicability of siting a refinery on the closed military installation when preparing or revising the redevelopment plan for it. Prescribes guidelines for the management and disposal of real property. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal its refinery revitalization authority. | 2023-01-12T17:52:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5761 | 109 | hr | 5761 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-11 | 2006-07-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] | VT | I | S000033 | 0 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to promulgate regulations requiring: (1) each civilian nuclear power reactor to report a detailed record of each individual spent fuel rod, and each fragment of a spent fuel rod, that results from the loading or dismantling of a fuel assembly; and (2) annual inspections to determine the compliance of the civilian nuclear power reactor with NRC regulations relating to the material control and accounting of spent nuclear fuel. Requires the NRC to develop and make available to each civilian nuclear power reactor guidance that describes: (1) best management practices for storing individual fuel rods and fragments; and (2) suitable annual inventory practices. Directs the NRC to develop an electronic data management and waste tracking system to: (1) store and access the records of each civilian nuclear power reactor; and (2) track the location of spent nuclear fuel, including individual rods and fragments. Instructs the NRC to: (1) develop a detailed manifest form for the onsite transportation of spent fuel that indicates whether the package containing the spent fuel contains individual rods or fragments; and (2) promulgate regulations requiring each civilian nuclear power reactor to provide the NRC a complete detailed manifest form to identify and track any spent fuel rod or rod fragment transported within the reactor's premises. Directs the NRC to identify any spent fuel rod or rod fragment transported outside the premises of the civilian nuclear power reactor through use of manifests used by the Department of Transportation. | 2023-01-12T17:52:39Z | |
| 109-s-3634 | 109 | s | 3634 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-07-11 | 2006-07-11 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7335-7336) | Senate | Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] | VT | I | J000072 | 2 | Spent Nuclear Fuel Control and Accounting Act of 2006 - Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to promulgate regulations requiring: (1) each civilian nuclear power reactor to report a detailed record of each individual spent fuel rod, and each fragment of a spent fuel rod, that results from the loading or dismantling of a fuel assembly; and (2) annual inspections to determine the compliance of the civilian nuclear power reactor with NRC regulations relating to the material control and accounting of spent nuclear fuel. Requires the NRC to develop and make available to each civilian nuclear power reactor guidance that describes: (1) best management practices for storing individual fuel rods and fragments; and (2) suitable annual inventory practices. Directs the NRC to develop an electronic data management and waste tracking system to: (1) store and access the records of each civilian nuclear power reactor; and (2) track the location of spent nuclear fuel, including individual rods and fragments. Instructs the NRC to: (1) develop a detailed manifest form for the onsite transportation of spent fuel that indicates whether the package containing the spent fuel contains individual rods or fragments; and (2) promulgate regulations requiring each civilian nuclear power reactor to provide the NRC a complete detailed manifest form to identify and track any spent fuel rod or rod fragment transported within the reactor's premises. Directs the NRC to identify any spent fuel rod or rod fragment transported outside the premises of the civilian nuclear power reactor through use of manifests used by the Department of Transportation. | 2023-01-12T17:52:30Z | |
| 109-s-3623 | 109 | s | 3623 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Energy Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-29 | 2006-06-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] | KY | R | B001066 | 8 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Energy Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include among the projects eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use a feedstock, the majority of which is domestic coal resources, to produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Instructs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a federal loan program for coal-to-liquid facilities. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations to support the development of coal-to-liquid manufacturing facilities and associated infrastructure on DOE and other federal lands, including military bases and military installations closed or realigned under the defense base closure and realignment. Authorizes the Secretary to construct storage facilities: (1) in the vicinity of pipeline infrastructure and at least one military base; but (2) outside the boundaries of any state on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, place in storage, transport, or exchange coal-to-liquid products, not to exceed 20% of the total quantity of petroleum products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Authorizes appropriations for the Air Force Research Laboratory to continue support efforts to test, qualify, and procure synthetic fuels developed from coal for aviation jet use. Amends federal law governing Armed Forces fuel procurement to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements with private companies to develop and operate coal-to-liquid facilities on or near military installations. | 2023-01-13T04:50:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5700 | 109 | hr | 5700 | Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-28 | 2006-07-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7] | MO | R | B000575 | 18 | Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to add as "extreme and unusual circumstances that prevent the distribution of an adequate supply of fuel or fuel additives to consumers" under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may temporarily waive a control or prohibition on the use of a fuel or fuel additive circumstances that are the result of unexpected problems with equipment necessary for transportation and delivery of fuel or fuel additives. States that EPA shall have no authority, when considering a state implementation plan (SIP) or SIP revision, to approve any fuel included in such plan or revision if the effect of such approval increases the total number of fuels set forth on the published list of approved fuels (currently EPA does not have the authority to approve a fuel if it increases the total number of fuels approved as of September 1, 2004, in all SIPs). Requires notice and opportunity for comment before EPA removes a fuel from the list. Requires EPA to remove a fuel from the list if such fuel has ceased to be included in an SIP or is identical to a federal fuel control or prohibition. Repeals provisions prohibiting EPA from reducing the total number of authorized fuels. Requires EPA to publish a revised list reflecting the reduction in the number of fuels. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to change the deadline for a report by the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy concerning motor vehicle fuels (currently, June 1, 2008) to the earlier of: (1) nine months after the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) June 1, 2008. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z | |
| 109-hr-5703 | 109 | hr | 5703 | Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-28 | 2006-07-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . | House | Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | M000627 | 1 | Green Vehicles Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits through 2010 for the purchase of a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle and for the conversion of an existing motor vehicle into a qualified flexible fuel motor vehicle. Defines "qualified flexible fuel vehicle" to include a vehicle using fuel with an 85% ethanol content. Establishes in the Treasury the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund to create a grant program for the construction and operation of alternative fuel refueling stations. Defines "alternative fuels" to mean: (1) fuels with an 85% ethanol content, liquefied petroleum gas, or hydrogen; or (2) biodiesel mixtures. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to remit 90% of the civil penalties collected for violations of automobile fuel economy standards to the Trust Fund. | 2023-01-13T04:50:46Z | |
| 109-hr-5679 | 109 | hr | 5679 | United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act | Energy | 2006-06-26 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] | NY | R | B000586 | 0 | United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD), or the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), to establish a grant program for joint ventures, composed of both Israeli and U.S. private business entities or of U.S. and Israeli academic persons, to implement projects to encourage cooperation between the United States and Israel on research, development, or commercialization of alternative energy, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources. Establishes in the Department of Energy an International Energy Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the grant program and grant recipients. | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-s-3562 | 109 | s | 3562 | Land and Water Conservation Fund Investment Act | Energy | 2006-06-23 | 2006-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] | TN | R | A000360 | 1 | Land and Water Conservation Fund Investment Act - Requires deposit into a special account in the Treasury of 50% of bonuses, rentals, royalties, and other sums due and payable to the United States from leases in the 181 Area (in a specified map in the Proposed Final Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 1997-2002 of the Minerals Management Service). Requires such funds to be made available for financial assistance to states, in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, for outdoor recreation: (1) planning, (2) acquisition of land, waters, or interests in land or waters, or (3) development. | 2023-01-13T04:50:37Z | |
| 109-hr-5656 | 109 | hr | 5656 | Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-21 | 2006-07-28 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 352. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 16 | Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement the following energy research, development and commercial application (RDCA) projects: (1) advanced clean coal energy (FutureGen) technology; (2) advanced nuclear fuel cycle technologies for generating electricity and industrial process heat from nuclear power; (3) advanced battery technologies for use in motor vehicles, particularly for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; (4) production of motor and other liquid fuels from biomass; (5) technologies to enable practical onboard storage of hydrogen for use as a fuel for light-duty motor vehicles; (6) advanced solar photovoltaic technologies; and (7) advanced wind energy technologies. (Sec. 8) Authorizes appropriations for: (1) for advanced biofuel technologies for FY2007-FY2009; and (2) advanced solar photovoltaic and wind energy technologies for FY2007-FY2010. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary to continue to implement RDCA and demonstration activities previously authorized in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for: (1) distributed energy; (2) micro-cogeneration technology; (3) geothermal energy; (4) hydropower; and (5) ocean energy. (Sec. 10) Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an RDCA program for technologies needed in the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric drive transportation; and (2) establish a pilot plug-in hybrid electric vehicle demonstration program to provide up to 25 competitive grants annually to governmental and public entities, and metropolitan transportation authorities. Authorizes appropriations for FY2007-FY2011. (Sec. 11) Solar Utilization Now Demonstration Act of 2006, or the SUN Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary to establish a grants program for states to demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology. Authorizes appropriations for FY2007-FY2011. (Sec. 12) Directs the Secretary to establish a grants program for businesses and organizations for … | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5658 | 109 | hr | 5658 | To facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection. | Energy | 2006-06-21 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Instructs the Secretary of Energy to implement a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application regarding: (1) materials to be added to alternative biobased fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuels to make them more compatible with existing infrastructure used to store and deliver petroleum-based fuels to the point of final sale; and (2) portable, low-cost, and accurate methods and technologies for testing of sulfur content in fuel, including Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Low Sulfur Diesel. Requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop a physical properties data base and standard reference materials for alternative fuels. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5659 | 109 | hr | 5659 | Federal Stimulus of Commercial Application of Energy Technology Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-21 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] | TN | D | G000309 | 0 | Federal Stimulus of Commercial Application of Energy Technology Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Innovative Energy Technologies Fund for Federal Buildings (the Fund) and to administer the Fund to enable federal agencies to demonstrate innovative energy technologies for retrofit or new construction of federal buildings and facilities. Allows federal agencies to apply to the Secretary for a loan for financing the demonstration of innovative energy technology projects and requires such agencies to repay the Fund from savings in energy, water, and other costs attributable to actions taken as a result of the project undertaken with the loan. Permits a federal agency, in addition to financing an innovative energy technology project, to use the loan amount to pay the costs of administration and proposal development and to acquire and operate equipment necessary to monitor and verify associated energy savings. Requires a federal agency to repay to the Fund the principal amount of the loan, plus interest at a rate determined by the Secretary. Requires a federal agency to submit specified annual reports to the Secretary with respect to the installation of an innovative energy technology project for which a loan is provided under this Act in an amount greater than $1 million until the date that final repayment of the loan is due. Requires the Secretary to transmit to Congress a report on the operations of the Fund and the total expenditures from the Fund to each federal agency. | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5663 | 109 | hr | 5663 | To penalize States that prohibit oil and gas exploration within their borders by denying them the use of any oil or natural gas produced domestically elsewhere. | Energy | 2006-06-21 | 2006-06-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 0 | Prohibits any state that does not allow exploration or production of oil or gas within its boundaries or within its contiguous coastal zones from receiving oil or gas produced in any other state in the United States or its contiguous coastal zone. | 2023-01-13T04:50:47Z | |
| 109-hr-5643 | 109 | hr | 5643 | Energy Technology Transfer Act | Energy | 2006-06-20 | 2006-07-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 3 | Energy Technology Transfer Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to award competitive grants to Cooperative Extension services or offices, states, local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit institutions with expertise in energy research to transfer knowledge about advanced energy technologies that increase efficient energy use to individuals, businesses, nonprofit entities, and public entities, including local governments and school districts. Requires an eligible grant applicant already to: (1) operate an outreach program capable of transferring such knowledge; or (2) partner with an entity that has such an outreach program. Authorizes the Secretary and the National Laboratories to provide grantees with technical assistance on advanced energy technologies and methods. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5646 | 109 | hr | 5646 | To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. | Energy | 2006-06-20 | 2006-12-20 | Became Public Law No: 109-431. | House | Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] | MI | R | R000572 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 12, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise. Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration to the use of energy efficient microchips and servers designed to provide energy efficient computing and reduce the costs associated with large and medium scale data centers; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings available through the adoption of energy efficient data centers and servers; (4) analysis of the potential impacts of energy efficiency on product performance; (5) analysis of the potential cost savings and benefits to the energy supply chain through the use of stationary fuel cells for backup power and distributed generation; (6) an overview of current government incentives offered for energy efficient products and services; (7) recommendations for incentives and voluntary programs to encourage the use of energy efficient data centers and computing; and (8) an opportunity for stakeholders to comment and provide information on the study. Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers. | 2023-01-31T21:11:58Z | |
| 109-hres-879 | 109 | hres | 879 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House of Representatives should use alternative fuel vehicles in their professional and personal lives. | Energy | 2006-06-20 | 2006-06-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House should take the lead in reducing the Nation's dependence on foreign oil and promoting innovative energy technologies by using alternative fuel vehicles in their professional and personal lives. | 2023-01-13T04:50:44Z | |
| 109-hr-5632 | 109 | hr | 5632 | To amend Chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code, to establish a national tire fuel efficiency consumer information program, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-06-16 | 2006-06-28 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 301. | House | Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19] | IL | R | S000364 | 4 | Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate rules establishing a national motor vehicle tire fuel efficiency consumer information program to educate consumers about the effect of tires on automobile fuel efficiency. Requires information to be provided to consumers at the point of sale and other sites. Requires the Secretary to conduct periodic assessments of the rules to determine the utility of such rules to consumers, the level of cooperation by industry, and the contribution to national goals with respect to energy consumption. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring permanent labeling concerning tire fuel efficiency information on a tire. Permits a state to enforce a law or regulation on tire fuel efficiency consumer information in effect on January 1, 2006. Allows a state to adopt or enforce a tire fuel efficiency consumer information law or regulation that is enacted after January 1, 2006, only if it is identical to the federal requirement. Prohibits anything in this Act from being construed to preempt a state from regulating the fuel efficiency of tires not otherwise preempted under federal transportation law. Sets forth a civil penalty for persons who fail to comply with the consumer information program requirements of this Act. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5633 | 109 | hr | 5633 | Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-16 | 2006-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 11 | Energy Efficient Buildings Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program to award grants to businesses and organizations for new construction of energy efficient buildings, or major renovations of buildings that will result in energy efficient buildings, and to demonstrate innovative energy efficiency technologies, especially those sponsored by the Department of Energy. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5634 | 109 | hr | 5634 | Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-16 | 2006-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 3 | Advanced Energy Initiative Act of 2006 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) implement a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of advanced clean coal energy technology, including carbon capture and geological sequestration, for electricity generation (FutureGen); and (2) ensure, to the extent practicable, that the project utilizes available advanced clean coal technology, such as coal gasifier technology. Directs the Secretary to implement research and development programs for advanced nuclear fuel cycle technologies for generating electricity and industrial process heat from nuclear power, including spent fuel recycling, waste minimization, and reduction of radioactivity of final waste products. Directs the Secretary to develop a comprehensive modeling and simulation capability to enable a thorough analysis of possible advanced nuclear fuel cycle systems, as well as of more than one possible configuration of an advanced nuclear fuel cycle system using the analytical capability so developed. Requires the Secretary to develop and report to Congress a detailed advanced nuclear fuel cycle system technology plan. Prohibits the Secretary, until 90 days after delivery of such report, from initiating detailed design or construction of any demonstration facility: (1) capable of processing 500 kilograms or more per year of nuclear fuel or spent nuclear fuel; and (2) designed to demonstrate certain advanced nuclear fuel system component technologies. Instructs the Secretary to implement research and development programs for advanced: (1) battery technologies to use in motor vehicles, particularly plug-in hybrids; (2) biofuel technologies; (3) hydrogen storage technologies; (4) solar photovoltaic technologies; and (5) wind energy technologies. | 2023-01-13T04:50:48Z | |
| 109-hr-5611 | 109 | hr | 5611 | Fuel Consumption Education Act | Energy | 2006-06-14 | 2006-07-27 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] | TX | R | C001062 | 10 | Fuel Consumption Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, through existing programs at the Office Of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to enter into a partnership with: (1) interested industry groups to carry out a public education campaign for U.S. drivers about immediate measures that can be taken to conserve transportation fuel (limits the federal share of costs to 50%); and (2) and state and local governments to carry out an education campaign that provides information to such governments and the private sector about best practices to ensure adequate fuel supplies during emergency evacuations. Authorizes the Secretary to expend specified amounts of funds previously authorized to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to carry out this Act. | 2023-01-13T04:50:49Z | |
| 109-hr-5592 | 109 | hr | 5592 | Growing Responsible Energy and Environment Nationally through Federal Energy Decisions Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-13 | 2006-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] | IL | R | W000273 | 0 | Growing Responsible Energy and Environment Nationally through Federal Energy Decisions Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to set forth a federal agency fleet ethanol-blended gasoline and biodiesel purchasing requirement. | 2023-01-13T04:50:49Z | |
| 109-hr-5594 | 109 | hr | 5594 | Solar Utilization Now Demonstration Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-13 | 2006-09-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8016) | House | Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] | TX | R | S000583 | 17 | Solar Utilization Now Demonstration Act of 2006 or the SUN Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program of grants to states to demonstrate advanced photovoltaic technology. | 2023-01-13T04:50:49Z | |
| 109-hr-5566 | 109 | hr | 5566 | To facilitate the transfer of Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant Number 1 to the city of Spearfish, South Dakota, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-06-08 | 2006-09-07 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | H001037 | 0 | Exempts the Spearfish Hydroelectric Plant Number 1 located in Lawrence County, South Dakota, from the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the United States Geological Survey, to study the hydrology of Spearfish Creek, South Dakota. Expresses the sense of Congress that the city of Spearfish, South Dakota, in order to provide for the restoration and improvement of Spearfish Creek, should: (1) uphold the Memorandum Agreement of the city of Spearfish and the Spearfish Canyon Landowners Association, dated September 14, 2004; and (2) take action to release additional water flow of approximately five to 10 cubic feet per second between the Maurice Intake Dam and the Spearfish Diversion. | 2023-01-13T04:50:50Z | |
| 109-hconres-424 | 109 | hconres | 424 | Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. | Energy | 2006-06-07 | 2006-11-17 | House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 8, 2006. | House | Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] | VA | R | G000289 | 93 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that by January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of the total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. | 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z | |
| 109-hr-5538 | 109 | hr | 5538 | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-06-07 | 2006-09-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8016) | House | Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] | TX | R | S000583 | 16 | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies needed for the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and (2) establish a competitive grant pilot demonstration program to provide up to 25 grants annually to state and local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities, or combinations of them, to implement demonstration projects for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-hr-5543 | 109 | hr | 5543 | To ensure that the average fuel economy achieved by automobiles manufactured after 2016 is no less than 33 miles per gallon, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-06-07 | 2006-06-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] | VA | R | D000136 | 0 | Amends federal transportation law to direct the Secretary of Transportation by regulation to prescribe (corporate) average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for automobiles manufactured after 2008 that ensure that the CAFE achieved by automobiles manufactured after 2016 is at least 33 miles per gallon, and meets other specified criteria. Authorizes the Secretary to establish separate standards for different classes of automobiles according to size. Requires the Secretary to establish a CAFE credit trading program to allow a manufacturer that exceeds fuel economy standards to sell credits to another manufacturer. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-hr-5544 | 109 | hr | 5544 | To provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure. | Energy | 2006-06-07 | 2006-06-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000410 | 0 | Instructs the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress on the Secretary's review of the fuel supply plan components of state evacuation plans and the National Capitol region. Prescribes report contents. Authorizes the Secretary, during any federally declared emergency or disaster, to provide direct assistance to private sector entities that operate critical energy infrastructure, including refineries. Allows such assistance to include emergency preparation and recovery assistance, particularly power generation equipment, other protective or emergency recovery equipment, assistance to restore access to water, power, or other raw materials, and transportation and housing for critical employees. Establishes in the Treasury the Critical Energy Assurance Account. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-sconres-97 | 109 | sconres | 97 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. | Energy | 2006-06-07 | 2006-06-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5605-5606) | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 29 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that by January 1, 2025, U.S. agricultural, forestry, and working land should provide from renewable resources not less than 25% of the total U.S. energy consumption and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. | 2023-01-13T04:50:35Z | |
| 109-hr-5531 | 109 | hr | 5531 | To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Federal Government to acquire not fewer than 50,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. | Energy | 2006-06-06 | 2006-06-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. | House | Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] | NY | D | I000057 | 0 | Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the Secretary of Energy to ensure that the federal government acquires at least 50,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles manufactured in the United States by U.S. entities. Defines a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as a light duty vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine or heat engine using: (1) a combustible fuel; (2) an on-board, rechargeable storage device; and (3) a device that collects electricity from an off-board source. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-hr-5534 | 109 | hr | 5534 | To provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel economy program to be used to expand infrastructure necessary to increase the availability of alternative fuels. | Energy | 2006-06-06 | 2006-08-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] | MI | R | R000572 | 9 | Establishes in the Treasury a Fuel Economy Fund to be: (1) funded by fines, penalties, and other moneys obtained through certain enforcement actions (subject to the availability of funds provided in advance in appropriations Acts); and (2) used by the Secretary of Energy to implement a grant program for the construction or expansion of infrastructure necessary to increase the availability to consumers of alternative fuels. Declares eligible for such grant any entity also eligible for assistance through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy. Declares ineligible for such grant any large, vertically integrated oil company. Prohibits any grant award totaling more than $60,000 in any fiscal year. | 2023-01-13T04:50:51Z | |
| 109-s-3325 | 109 | s | 3325 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-26 | 2006-05-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] | KY | R | B001066 | 10 | Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to add among the projects eligible for Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees large-scale coal-to-liquid facilities that use domestic coal resources to produce at least 10,000 barrels a day of liquid transportation fuel. Sets forth: (1) loan guarantee limitations; and (2) a loan guarantee program for coal-to-liquid facilities. Directs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations to support the development of coal-to-liquid manufacturing facilities and associated infrastructure on DOE and other federal lands, military bases, and military installations closed or realigned under the defense base closure and realignment. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide an investment tax credit for coal-to-liquid fuels projects; (2) permit taxpayer election to treat the cost of any qualified coal-to-liquid fuels process property as a deductible expense; and (3) extend the alternative fuel credit for fuel derived from coal through the Fischer-Tropsch process. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to instruct the Secretaries of Energy and of Defense to study and report to certain congressional committees on the feasibility and suitability of maintaining coal-to-liquid products in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Authorizes the Secretary Energy to construct storage facilities: (1) in the vicinity of pipeline infrastructure and at least one military base; but (2) outside the boundaries of any state on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Authorizes appropriations for the Air Force Research Laboratory to continue support efforts to test, qualify, and procure synthetic fuels developed from coal for aviation jet use. Amends federal law governing Armed Forces fuel procurement to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into agreements to develop and operate coal-to-liquid facilities on or near military installations. | 2023-01-13T04:50:53Z | |
| 109-hr-5478 | 109 | hr | 5478 | To clarify the Congressional intent on Federal preemption under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to energy conservation for consumer products. | Energy | 2006-05-25 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4] | TX | R | H000067 | 14 | Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to the energy conservation program for consumer products other than automobiles. Declares that the requirements for such program preempt any state regulation, meeting specified criteria, which provides for submission of information in any manner regarding any measure of energy consumption or water use of certain products. | 2023-01-13T04:48:25Z | |
| 109-hr-5510 | 109 | hr | 5510 | To direct the Administrator of General Services to install a photovoltaic system for the headquarters building of the Department of Energy. | Energy | 2006-05-25 | 2006-05-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to install a photovaltaic system, as set forth in the Sun Wall Design Project, for the headquarters building of the Department of Energy located at 1000 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, D.C., commonly known as the Forrestal Building. | 2023-01-13T04:48:24Z | |
| 109-hres-843 | 109 | hres | 843 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should seek to achieve complete energy independence by 2015. | Energy | 2006-05-25 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2] | VA | R | D000605 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should seek to achieve complete energy independence by 2015 by taking specified measures, including: (1) investing in the production infrastructure necessary to increase the use of renewable and alternative fuels; (2) increasing the number of domestic refineries; (3) revising and streamlining the permitting process for constructing and operating energy production facilities; (4) promoting small businesses and entrepreneurs to further develop the use of renewable and alternative energy; and (5) encouraging gasoline servicing stations to become capable of supplying new sources of energy for automobiles. | 2023-01-13T04:48:22Z | |
| 109-hr-5462 | 109 | hr | 5462 | To suspend the Federal highway fuels taxes, to authorize the leasing, development, production, and transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-05-23 | 2006-06-21 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] | CO | R | M001152 | 7 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for a 90-day period after the enactment of this Act (suspension period). Provides for the reimbursement of the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for tax receipts lost during the suspension period. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to: (1) establish an oil and gas leasing program in the Coastal Plain, defined as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) 102 Coastal Plain Area; and (2) conduct two lease sales before October 1, 2010. | 2023-01-13T04:48:26Z | |
| 109-s-2984 | 109 | s | 2984 | FILL UP Act | Energy | 2006-05-23 | 2006-05-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Obama, Barack [D-IL] | IL | D | O000167 | 0 | Future Investment to Lessen Long-term Use of Petroleum Act, or the FILL UP Act - Sets forth investment requirements for a company that: (1) produces, refines, distributes, or sells petroleum products in the United States; and (2) reported at least $1 billion in net income, for all domestic and international operations, to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first quarter of 2006. Requires each such company to expend not less than 1% of its total reported profits for the first quarter of 2006 to install infrastructure to dispense E-85 fuel or other alternative fuels at domestic gasoline service stations. Sets a three-year deadline to complete installation of such infrastructure. Directs the Secretary of Energy to ensure compliance with this Act. | 2023-01-13T04:48:13Z | |
| 109-hr-5429 | 109 | hr | 5429 | American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act | Energy | 2006-05-19 | 2006-06-05 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464. | House | Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11] | CA | R | P000419 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, implement, and administer a competitive oil and gas leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources on the Coastal Plain of Alaska. Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 to repeal the proscription against production or leasing of oil and gas resources from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). States that this Act is in compliance with such Act and certain other statutes, and is compatible with the purposes for which ANWR was established. States that the Secretary: (1) is not required to identify nonbearing alternative courses of action or to analyze the environmental effects of such courses of action; and (2) is only required to identify a preferred action for such leasing and a single leasing alternative, and to analyze the environmental effects and potential mitigation measures for those two alternatives. Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to a total of 45,000 acres of the Coastal Plain as a Special Area after consultation with the state of Alaska, the city of Kaktovik, and the North Slope Borough. Directs the Secretary to designate the Sadlerochit Spring area as such a Special Area. Prohibits surface occupancy of the lands comprising a Special Area if the Secretary leases any part thereof for oil and gas exploration, development, production, and related activities. Permits directional drilling in such Special Areas. States that the Secretary's sole authority to close lands within the Coastal Plain to oil and gas leasing, exploration, development, and production is that set forth in this Act. (Sec. 4) Prescribes implementation guidelines for lease sales and lease grants, including a minimum of 200,000 acres for the first lease sale. Prescribes lease terms and conditions. (Sec. 7) Sets forth: (1)… | 2023-01-13T04:48:27Z | |
| 109-hr-5402 | 109 | hr | 5402 | Fuel Consumption Education Act | Energy | 2006-05-17 | 2006-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness. | House | Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] | TX | R | C001062 | 2 | Fuel Consumption Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into a partnership with interested industry groups to create a public education campaign for U.S. drivers about immediate measures that can be taken to conserve transportation fuel. Terminates the America's Job Bank program. | 2023-01-13T04:48:27Z | |
| 109-s-2829 | 109 | s | 2829 | Clean EDGE Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-17 | 2006-05-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] | WA | D | C000127 | 24 | Clean Energy Development for a Growing Economy Act of 2006, or the Clean EDGE Act of 2006 - Instructs the President to develop measures to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign petroleum imports by reducing petroleum in end-uses. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify or create specified alternative fuel, vehicle, and energy tax credits. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a low-interest loan program for farmer-owned retail delivery of alternative fuels. Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize the President to promulgate rules to increase renewable fuel content of motor fuels and clean energy sources. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop Transit-Oriented Development Corridors. Declares that it is unlawful to sell crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates at a price exceeding certain standards. Amends the Clayton Act to declare unlawful for any person to refuse to engage in certain regular petroleum or natural gas marketing practices with the primary intention of increasing prices or creating a market shortage. Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to instruct the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to promulgate rules governing reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities. Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and the United States Housing Act of 1937 regarding utility costs. Amends the Small Business Act and the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration and the Secretary of Agriculture, respectively, to make loans to small business concerns injured by significant increases in gas and heating oil prices. Prescribes specified measures to realize improved vehicle fuel economy. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to federal agency purchases of renewable energy products. Establishes the Clea… | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-hr-5395 | 109 | hr | 5395 | Energy Freedom Bonds Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-16 | 2006-05-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] | NY | D | I000057 | 0 | Energy Freedom Bonds Act of 2006 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Energy Freedom Bonds. Requires the proceeds from such bonds to be used exclusively for research, development, or deployment of technologies utilizing solar heat, solar light, wind, geothermal energy, and biomass. Prohibits the use of such proceeds, however, for any technologies utilizing heat from: (1) the burning of municipal solid waste; or (2) a dry steam geothermal reservoir that has no mobile liquid in its natural state, is a fluid composed of at least 95% water vapor; and has an enthalpy for the total produced fluid greater than or equal to 2.791 megajoules per kilogram (1200 British thermal units per pound). | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5398 | 109 | hr | 5398 | USA Fuels Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-16 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3] | CO | D | S001158 | 2 | USA Fuels Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to exclude from the the definition of "renewable fuel" any fuel that is imported or derived from any matter that is imported. | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-s-2812 | 109 | s | 2812 | Renewable Fuels Promotion Act | Energy | 2006-05-16 | 2006-06-29 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6776) | Senate | Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN] | MN | D | D000596 | 0 | Renewable Fuels Promotion Act - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from installing a renewable fuel pump on the franchisee marketing premises. Deems such restriction to be null and void and unenforceable under the Act. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to set a deadline for mandatory installation of at least one renewable fuel pump at every federal fleet fueling center in the United States. | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-s-2817 | 109 | s | 2817 | Biofuels Security Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-16 | 2006-05-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 5 | Biofuels Security Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to replace provisions prescribing the volume of renewable fuel that gasoline sold in the United States must contain with provisions that require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine the applicable volume for 2010 and beyond. Requires such volume to be at least 10 billion gallons in 2010, 30 billion gallons in 2020, and 60 billion gallons in 2030. Requires the Secretary of Energy to promulgate regulations to ensure that each major oil company that sells gasoline in the United States through wholly-owned or branded stations provides pumps that dispense E-85 fuel (a blend approximately 85% of the content of which is derived from ethanol produced in the United States) at not less than: (1) a specified percentage of all of its stations (increasing from 5% in 2007 to 50% in 2016); and (2) a minimum percentage of its stations in each state. Allows a company to earn and sell production credits when it exceeds the percentage required. Prohibits companies from using credits purchased to fulfill geographic distribution requirements. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to increase to 100% the proportion of vehicles acquired by a federal fleet in and after 2007 that must be light duty alternative fueled vehicles. Amends the Clayton Act to: (1) prohibit restricting the right of a franchisee to install a renewable fuel pump; and (2) define "gasohol" as any blend of ethanol and gasoline. Requires makers of new automobiles capable of operating on gasoline or diesel fuel to ensure that a specified percentage of automobiles manufactured in any model year after 2006 for sale in the United States (increasing from 10% in 2007 to 100% in 2016) are dual fueled automobiles. Allows the manufacturer to earn and sell production credits if it exceeds the number required. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to promote the use of fuel mixtures containing gasoline or diesel fuel and one or more alternative fuels. Prescribes formulas t… | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-s-2796 | 109 | s | 2796 | H-Prize Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-12 | 2006-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4524-4525) | Senate | Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | SC | R | G000359 | 2 | H-Prize Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to award competitive cash prizes biennially to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies. Instructs the Secretary to encourage broad participation, including by individuals, universities (including minority-serving institutions), and large and small businesses (including those owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged persons). Directs the Secretary enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer the prize competitions. States that funding sources for such cash prizes shall consist of federal appropriated funds and funds provided by the administering entity. Designates prize-eligible categories, including: (1) advancements in certain hydrogen components or systems; (2) prototypes of hydrogen-powered vehicles or other hydrogen-based products that meet or exceed certain performance criteria; and (3) transformational changes in technologies for hydrogen distribution or production that meet or exceed far-reaching criteria. Declares that the federal government shall not, by virtue of offering or awarding a prize under this Act, be entitled to any intellectual property rights derived as a consequence of, or direct relation to, the participation by a registered participant in a competition authorized by this Act. | 2023-01-13T04:48:18Z | |
| 109-hr-5360 | 109 | hr | 5360 | Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act | Energy | 2006-05-11 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] | TX | R | B000213 | 0 | Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act - Withdraws specified land (as generally depicted on the Yucca Mountain Project Map) in Nye County, Nevada, from all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws. Transfers to the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) the land covered by such withdrawal. Reserves the land covered by the withdrawal for use by the Secretary for specified activities associated with the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. Subjects the use of the land covered by the withdrawal to conditions the Secretary deems necessary to conduct activities related to the Yucca Mountain Project. Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, governing Yucca Mountain site application procedures, to provide that an application for construction authorization shall not be required to contain information relating to surface facilities other than those necessary for initial repository operation. Revises requirements governing Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) actions on construction applications and infrastructure activities. Declares specified federal, state, or local regulatory requirements inapplicable to: (1) material owned by the Secretary that is transported or stored in an NRC-certified container; or (2) material located at the Yucca Mountain site for disposal if its management and disposal is subject to an NRC license. Prohibits a state or local governmental entity from issuing, administering, or enforcing a new or existing air quality permit or requirement affecting a federal facility or activity subject to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Authorizes the Secretary to determine the extent to which certain transportation regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Authorization Act of 1994 shall instead be regulated exclusively under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Deems the use of water from any source to implement this Act to be: (1) beneficial to interstate commerce; and (2) non-detrimental to the public interest. Requires the NRC, in dec… | 2023-01-13T04:48:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5365 | 109 | hr | 5365 | To provide for the establishment of a Strategic Refinery Reserve. | Energy | 2006-05-11 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] | VA | D | B000657 | 20 | Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to instruct the Secretary of Energy to establish and operate a Strategic Refinery Reserve (SRR) in order to provide petroleum products to: (1) the general public; and (2) the federal government, including the Department of Defense, and state and local governments which choose to purchase refined petroleum products from the SRR. Restricts availability of petroleum products from the SRR to: (1) periods of severe energy supply interruption; or (2) a regional petroleum product supply shortage of significant scope and duration, as determined by the President, if such action would assist directly and significantly in reducing the adverse impact of such shortage. Directs the Secretary to ensure that SRR refineries are designed to enable a rapid increase in production capacity during such periods. Requires the owner or operator of a domestic refinery to notify the Secretary at least six months in advance of permanently closing the refinery, and include in such notice an explanation of the reasons for the proposed closing. | 2023-01-13T04:48:29Z | |
| 109-hr-5370 | 109 | hr | 5370 | To amend the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain at least 15 billion gallons of renewable fuel by the year 2012, and for other purposes. | Energy | 2006-05-11 | 2006-06-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. | House | Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] | NE | R | F000449 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to require that gasoline contain at least 15 billion gallons (currently, 7.5 billion gallons) of renewable fuel by the year 2012). Revises the calculation used to determine the applicable volume of renewable fuel for 2013 and beyond by using the ratio of 15 billion gallons (currently, 7.5 billion gallons) of renewable fuels to the number of gallons of gasoline sold or introduced into commerce in 2012. | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5372 | 109 | hr | 5372 | Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-11 | 2006-09-27 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7503) | House | Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | H001037 | 63 | Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006 - Amends the Clean Air Act to revise the schedule for the volume of renewable fuels, the volume for cellulosic biomass, and the volume of biodiesel. Amends federal transportation law to require manufacturers of new dual fueled automobiles to ensure that the percentage of the total of such automobiles, manufactured and distributed in commerce for sale in the United States, meets prescribed percentages for specified model years. Directs the Secretary of Energy to require motor fuel retailers in each geographic region the Secretary establishes, when flexible-fuel vehicle market penetrations reach a certain level, to install an E-85 fuel pump or pumps at their retail fuel facilities. Establishes in the Treasury a Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Fund to implement a related grant program. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy strategic feedstock reserve program to purchase and store agricultural commodities with their producers. Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to: (1) redefine bioenergy as ethanol derived from cellulosic feedstocks; and (2) reauthorize the Department of Agriculture bioenergy program. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to enable eligible farmers, ranchers, and certain domestic entities controlled by them to create or expand facilities designed to convert agricultural commodities into fuel. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring a lender to obtain an unsubordinated interest in a borrower's farming or ranching operation as a prerequisite to a federal loan guarantee. Amends the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to declare eligible for credit assistance certain associations of farmers, producers, or harvesters of aquatic products engaged in commercial activities related to renewable energy products. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research and development program related to: (1) eth… | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5375 | 109 | hr | 5375 | New Options Petroleum Energy Conservation Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-11 | 2006-05-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3] | CA | R | L000517 | 1 | New Options Petroleum Energy Conservation Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to include any climate neutral combustion resource as a qualified energy resource for purposes of the tax credit for producing electricity from renewable sources. Defines "climate neutral combustion resource" as any facility which: (1) captures and uses carbon dioxide released during combustion to recover hydrocarbon fuel; (2) produces no emissions of mercury or greenhouse gases and no emissions that form fine particles, smog, or acid rain; and (3) is owned by the taxpayer and is placed in service after 2006. Extends through 2011 the tax credits for investment in solar energy property and for residential energy efficient property.Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to award $1 billion to the first U.S. automobile manufacturer who manufactures and sells in the United States 60,000 midsized sedans which operate on gasoline and can travel at 100 miles per gallon. Authorizes appropriations for the development of advanced lithium ion battery technology. Allows a taxpayer election to expense biofuel refining property | 2023-01-13T04:48:28Z | |
| 109-hr-5331 | 109 | hr | 5331 | BOLD Energy Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-09 | 2006-09-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards. | House | Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | P000422 | 1 | Breaking Our Long-Term Dependence Energy Act of 2006 or the BOLD Energy Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish: (1) a rebate program for reducing fuel consumption levels; and (2) a National Tire Efficiency Program. Requires motor vehicle manufacturers to equip 30% of their 2011 models and 100% of all 2017 models with alternative fuel technology. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow new tax credits for: (1) idling reduction devices; (2) the manufacture of advanced technology motor vehicles; (3) wind energy property; and (4) investment in clean energy coal bonds and combined heat and power system property. Repeals the limitation on the number of hybrid and advanced lean burn technology vehicles eligible for the alternative motor vehicle tax credit. Extends through 2010: (1) the tax credits for electric vehicles, energy efficient homes, and nonbusiness energy property; and (2) the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings. Extends through 2012 tax credits for: (1) producing energy from certain renewable resources; (2) investment in clean renewable energy bonds; (3) residential energy efficient property; and (4) investment in solar energy property. Extends through 2013 income and excise tax credits for alcohol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel used as fuel. Increases from 30 to 50% the tax credit rate for alternative vehicle refueling property (service stations for dispensing alternative fuels to retail consumers) and extends such credit through 2013. Allows use of civil penalties for noncompliance with fuel economy standards to finance alternative vehicle refueling properties. Increases the tax credit rate for enhanced oil recovery from 15 to 20% for enhanced oil recovery project costs. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish programs for: (1) new vehicles technology research and development; (2) building refineries for converting coal into liquid transportation fuel; (3) energy trading credits; and (4) advanced clean low-rank coal development. Directs the Secreta… | 2023-01-13T04:48:30Z | |
| 109-s-2755 | 109 | s | 2755 | Energy PRICE Act | Energy | 2006-05-05 | 2006-07-27 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8353) | Senate | Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] | WY | R | T000162 | 0 | Energy Production, Refining, Infrastructure, Conservation and Efficiency Act, or the Energy PRICE Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive leasing program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR). Establishes in the Treasury the Coastal Plain Local Government Impact Aid Assistance Fund. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to create an enhanced tax credit for oil recovery projects using qualified carbon dioxide in a method involving flooding or injection. Amends Armed Forces procurement law to extend to cap at 25 years the multiyear contract authority of the Department of Defense to procure fuel derived from coal, oil shale, and tar sands. Instructs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon request of a state or Indian tribe, to enter into an refinery permitting agreement to streamline the permit process for the construction and operation of a refinery. Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) hold a state harmless and not require it to revise its implementation plan to account for the emissions from a waiver granted by the Administrator; and (2) revise boutique fuel requirements. Directs the EPA Administrator to: (1) conduct a research and demonstration program to evaluate the air quality benefits of ultra-clean Fischer-Tropsch transportation fuel, including diesel and jet fuel; and (2) evaluate the use of such fuel to reduce engine exhaust emissions. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide for full expensing of qualified refinery property; (2) treat certain oil and gas pipelines as five-year property for depreciation purposes; and (3) except tax-exempt financing of energy transportation infrastructure from the private business use test. Amends the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to repeal the prohibition against demolition of the Brightman Street Bridge (Massachusetts) and the requirement of its… | 2023-01-13T04:48:19Z | |
| 109-hr-5301 | 109 | hr | 5301 | Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-04 | 2006-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. | House | Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2] | NY | D | I000057 | 0 | Clean Energy Partnership Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to provide grants to local governments and school districts covering up to 20% of the costs they incur in implementing clean energy projects funded by project-specific comprehensive clean energy plans to adopt cleaner or more efficient energy technologies in their buildings and vehicle fleets. Requires the Secretary to give preference to local governments and school districts that demonstrate a prior commitment to environmental conservation and will engage in the full range of clean energy projects, including energy conservation measures, the use of alternative and renewable energy sources, and clean energy infrastructure development. | 2023-01-13T04:48:31Z | |
| 109-hr-5302 | 109 | hr | 5302 | Summer Relief for Motorists Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-04 | 2006-05-11 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Mark R. [R-MN-6] | MN | R | K000358 | 5 | Summer Relief for Motorists Act of 2006 - Expresses the sense of Congress that states can assist motorists by temporarily suspending state gasoline taxes without jeopardizing their commitment to transportation infrastructure investment. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend excise taxes on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene from the enactment of this Act until September 4, 2006 (suspension period). Provides for reimbursement to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for tax revenues lost during the suspension period.Requires the Secretary of the Interior to suspend the application of any federal law exempting crude oil and natural gas producers from the payment of royalties for production activities on federal lands during periods when the average price of crude oil exceeds $35.86 per barrel and the average wellhead price of natural gas exceeds $4.48 per 1,000 cubic feet. | 2023-01-13T04:48:30Z | |
| 109-s-2747 | 109 | s | 2747 | Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-04 | 2006-06-22 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-666. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 12 | Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy and other specified cabinet officials to promulgate regulations to implement a national oil savings plan. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to set forth federal fleet conservation requirements to achieve reduced petroleum consumption. Provides assistance to states to: (1) retire fuel-inefficient motor vehicles; and (2) reduce school bus idling. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology; and (2) establish a research and development program for lightweight materials research and vehicle weight reduction. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) provide loan guarantees for fuel-efficient automobile manufacturers and suppliers; and (2) require that the federal government consume specified amounts of renewable energy. Establishes the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary to: (1) deploy new technologies to reduce oil use in transportation, including fuel from cellulosic biomass; (2) competitively award financial incentives for the manufacture of high-efficiency consumer products; and (3) conduct a national media campaign to decrease oil and natural gas consumption. Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to: (1) set forth a federal renewable portfolio standard; and (2) require state regulatory authorities to implement energy efficiency resource programs that include electric utilities and gas utilities. Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to authorize a federal agency to: (1) enter into a separate contract for energy services and conservation measures; and (2) provide the financing necessary to implement such contract. Amends the Small Business Act to authorize the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make disaster relief loans to small business concerns for substantial economic injury incurred because of a significant increase… | 2023-01-13T04:48:20Z | |
| 109-hr-5285 | 109 | hr | 5285 | Gas Tax Equity Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-03 | 2006-05-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House | Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47] | CA | D | S000030 | 0 | Gas Tax Equity Act of 2006 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend the excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene for a 60-day period beginning after the enactment of this Act (suspension period). Requires reimbursement to the Highway Trust Fund and the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for tax revenues lost during the suspension period. Expresses the sense of Congress that the reduction of taxes under this Act should immediately benefit consumers. Repeals provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 relating to: (1) the program on oil and gas royalties in-kind; (2) incentives for natural gas production from deep wells in the Gulf of Mexico; (3) suspension of royalty payments under federal leases in the Gulf of Mexico, Alaska, and the Outer Continental Shelf; and (4) exploration incentives in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. Requires certain integrated oil companies (defined as having an average daily worldwide crude oil production level of at least 500,000 barrels and more than $1 billion in gross receipts in 2005) to revalue their LIFO inventories of crude oil, natural gas, or other petroleum products according to a specified formula. Denies such oil companies: (1) two-year amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures; and (2) foreign tax credits for payments to certain foreign countries from which such oil companies receive a specified economic benefit as a dual capacity taxpayer. | 2023-01-13T04:48:31Z | |
| 109-hr-5253 | 109 | hr | 5253 | Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006 | Energy | 2006-05-02 | 2006-06-05 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461. | House | Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] | NM | R | W000789 | 34 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006 - Declares that it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, or any biofuel at a price that constitutes price gouging. Defines "biofuel" as any fuel containing specified organic matter Instructs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate enforcement rules within six months after enactment of this Act. Grants enforcement authority exclusively to: (1) the FTC; (2) the Attorney General of the United States; and (3) state attorneys general. Prescribes guidelines for enforcement of civil actions by state attorneys general, including injunctions, compliance enforcement and civil penalties. Preempts state enforcement action while federal action is pending. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Restricts enforcement of criminal penalties to a criminal action brought by the Attorney General or other officer of the Department of Justice, or any attorney specially appointed by the Attorney General. | 2023-01-13T04:48:32Z | |
| 109-hr-5254 | 109 | hr | 5254 | Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act | Energy | 2006-05-02 | 2006-07-13 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. | House | Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | B000220 | 24 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon the request of a state governor, to provide financial assistance to hire additional personnel to assist the state with expertise in fields relevant to consideration of federal refinery authorizations. Requires a federal agency responsible for refinery authorization to provide, upon the request of a state governor, technical, legal, or other nonfinancial assistance to facilitate state consideration of such authorizations. Directs the President to appoint a federal coordinator to facilitate such authorizations. Requires the coordinator, upon the request of an applicant seeking a federal refinery authorization, to establish a memorandum of agreement, executed by relevant federal and state agencies, setting forth the most expeditious coordinated schedule possible for completion of all such authorizations. Grants the U.S. District Court for the district in which the proposed refinery is located exclusive jurisdiction over any civil action for the review of the failure of an agency or official to act on a federal refinery authorization in accordance with the schedule established pursuant to the memorandum of agreement. Requires expedited review of the civil action. Instructs the President to designate at least three closed military installations as potentially suitable for the construction of a refinery. Requires that at least one such site be designated as potentially suitable for construction of a refinery to refine biomass in order to produce biofuel. Requires the redevelopment authority, in preparing or revising the redevelopment plan for each such installation, to consider the feasibility and practicability of siting a refinery on it. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal its requirements for refinery revitalization. | 2023-01-13T04:48:32Z |
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