H.R.6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. view all titles (33)

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  • Short: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Official: An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. as amended by senate.
  • Short: United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act as enacted.
  • Short: United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act as enacted.
  • Official: To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Official: An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. as amended by house.
  • Official: An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes. as amended by senate.
  • Short: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act as passed senate.
  • Short: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act as passed senate.
  • Short: NOPEC as passed senate.
  • Short: Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 as passed senate.
  • Short: CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Green Jobs Act of 2007 as enacted.
  • Short: Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research and Development Act as enacted.

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01/05/09
Legislative floor actions

HR 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Relative to the Pledge of Allegiance. HCR 1 GOVERNOR COMMITTEE -- Relative to the appointment of a committee...

Source: WTTE, OH
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12/18/08
Solis Nomination Applauded

A recent achievement of hers came just one year ago today when her legislation, The Green Jobs Act of 2007, was included in HR 6. Throug...

Source: Capital Wire PR (press release), DC
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12/13/08
Ethanol Bailout Coming?

On December 19 th , 2007 President Bush signed HR 6, "The Energy Independence and Security Act" which calls for usage of at least 36 bil...

Source: Nolan Chart LLC, VA
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12/09/08
Chicago workers vote to end sit-in...

Dec 10, 2008 9:25 PM (1 hr 6 mins ago) By MICHAEL TARM, AP Demonstrators march through downtown Chicago Dec. 10, 2008 in support of membe...

Source: Examiner.com
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10/13/08
Open Congress: Obama and McCain - ...

For the first time ever, two sitting senators are running head to head as the major party candidates for President. This gives us a uniqu...

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09/11/08
Dem-onstrable action?

Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act The comprehensive Democratic plan expands domestic production of oil and...

Source: Grist
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02/24/08
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels: Converting...

In recognizing this, congress recently passed The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (HR 6). In that, it requires that 21 billi...

Source: Seeking Alpha, NY
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02/23/08
Geothermal systems that reduce ene...

Passed in December of 2007, HR 6 authorizes the Department of Energy to give out $90 million per year for geothermal power projects. ...

Source: MyWestTexas.com, TX
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02/18/08
CO2 Regulation Could Crush Buildin...

The Energy Independence and Security Act (PL 110-140, HR 6), signed into law by President George W. Bush in December, contained a Clean A...

Source: The Heartland Institute, IL
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02/13/08
Policymakers to Affect North Ameri...

EIA said it will revise its forecast in light of the recently passed HR 6, the Energy Independence and security Act of 2007 signed into l...

Source: RedOrbit, TX
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10/04/11
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01/05/11
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07/10/09
More Information About the Smart Grid

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03/18/09
Early Treatment for HIV Act of 200...

The bill, the Workforce Investments Through Local Libraries (WILL) Act (H.R. 1616), would expand libraries' opportunities to take leading...

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02/02/09
H.R.823 - OpenCongress

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01/11/09
Frank Seeks New Conditions for Bai...

Adds the stricter executive compensation limits from the auto bailout bill to firms that receive TARP money. The stricter limits include ...

Source: Donny Shaw
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01/05/09
H.R.6: Reserved for the Speaker. -...

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01/05/09
WSYX ABC 6 - Ohio News

HR 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Relative to the Pledge of Allegiance. HCR 1 GOVERNOR COMMITTEE -- Relative to the appointment of a committee...

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01/05/09
H.R.77: Health Care Incentive Act ...

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01/04/09
Stop the Canadian National Purchas...

A Long Overdue Update to US Rail Law: Support HR 6... The Arrogance of Canadian National ยท Canadian National Threatens STB With Legal Act...

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