Open Congress : Energy and Environment - Major Bill Actions

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5618 National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

October 03, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6460 Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern, and for other purposes.

September 30, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5618 National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2008

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.

September 29, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.6460 Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern, and for other purposes.

September 28, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6910 American Innovation Act of 2008

2008-09-16T00:00:00Z

To establish a monetary prize for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with the development and production of alternative fuel vehicles, to remove certain restrictions on the exploration, development, and production of mineral resources on Federal lands, and to use the resulting Federal revenue to fund the monetary prize and reduce the public debt.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6895 Fast Track Nulcear Act of 2008

2008-09-15T00:00:00Z

To provide for accelerated approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission of certain licenses for nuclear power plants, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6868 Declaring a Change in our Operating System for the Promotion of Nuclear Energy Act

2008-09-10T00:00:00Z

To provide for the development of advanced and alternative energy and increased domestic energy production to achieve American energy independence in 15 years.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6817 Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

To increase domestic energy production and diversify America's energy portfolio.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6824 Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

To provide for the development of advanced and alternative energy and increased domestic energy production to achieve American energy independence in 15 years.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

To greatly enhance the Nation's path toward energy independence and environmental, energy, economic, and national security, by amending Federal policy to increase the production of domestic energy sources, to dedicate fixed percentages of the royalties received for conservation programs, environmental restoration projects, renewable energy research and development, clean energy technology research and development, increased development of existing energy sources, and energy assistance for those in need, and to share a portion of such royalties with producing States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6670 Long-Term Energy Assurance and Security Enhancement Act of 2008

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

To open areas of the Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas leasing, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize its authority to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in energy markets, to require sales of light grade petroleum from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and acquisitions of equivalent volumes of heavy grade petroleum, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6593 Domestic Drilling Act

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

To terminate prohibitions on leasing of areas of the Outer Continental Shelf and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6566 American Energy Act

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

To bring down energy prices by increasing safe, domestic production, encouraging the development of alternative and renewable energy, and promoting conservation.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6544 Relief Now on the Road to Renewable Energy Act of 2008

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

To provide immediate relief from high fuel and food prices and to pursue alternatives in renewable energy.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6552 Incentivizing Renewable Energy Production Act of 2008

2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

To provide incentives for the reduction of green house gases.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6483 Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

To provide for duty free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6484 To provide for a study of measures to achieve energy independence for the United States without adversely affecting the environment.

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

To provide for a study of measures to achieve energy independence for the United States without adversely affecting the environment.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6460 Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6383 Alternative Energy Advancement Act

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To make available for research and development of alternative energy certain revenue received by the United States for all future oil and gas leases.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6384 Strengthening Americas Science and Technology Education Act

2008-06-26T00:00:00Z

To provide a comprehensive plan for greater American energy independence.