Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Energy

Bill Introduced: H.R.3731 Community College Energy Training Act of 2009

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

To require the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, to establish a program to provide for workforce training and education, at community colleges, in sustainable energy.

Bill Introduced: S.1700 Energy Security Through Transparency Act of 2009

2009-09-23T00:00:00Z

A bill to require certain issuers to disclose payments to foreign governments for the commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, to express the sense of Congress that the President should disclose any payment relating to the commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals on Federal land, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act

2009-09-16T00:00:00Z

To guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3589 National Oilheat Research Alliance Reauthorization Act of 2009

2009-09-16T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000.

Bill Enacted: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-19T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 19, 2009: Became Public Law No: 111-60.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-19T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 19, 2009: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-11T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 11, 2009: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-11T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 11, 2009: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: S.1590 A bill to establish a clean energy technology business competition grant program.

2009-08-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a clean energy technology business competition grant program.

Bill Introduced: S.1602 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that excess oil and gas lease revenues are distributed in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.

2009-08-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that excess oil and gas lease revenues are distributed in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-05T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 05, 2009: Cleared for White House.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.2938 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

2009-08-05T00:00:00Z

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

August 05, 2009: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.1575 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that excess oil and gas lease revenues are distributed in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.

2009-08-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that excess oil and gas lease revenues are distributed in accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1574 Clean Energy for Homes and Buildings Act of 2009

2009-08-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a Clean Energy for Homes and Buildings Program in the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote residential-, commercial-, and industrial-scale energy efficiency and on-site renewable technologies.

Bill Introduced: S.1560 Alaska Adjacent Zone Revenue Sharing Act

2009-08-03T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide for the sharing of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3448 Streamline America's Future Energy Nuclear Act

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To establish an expedited schedule for the issuance of a Combined Construction and Operating License for nuclear reactors that meet certain conditions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3460 To amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit.

2009-07-31T00:00:00Z

To amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3385 To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

2009-07-29T00:00:00Z

To authorize the use of amounts in the Nuclear Waste Fund to promote recycling of spent nuclear fuel, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1517 Domestic Energy Security Act of 2009

2009-07-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to enhance domestic energy security by increasing production from fossil-based resources in the outer Continental Shelf in an economically and environmentally responsible manner.

Bill Introduced: S.1502 Carbon Storage Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009

2009-07-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a program to be managed by the Department of Energy to ensure prompt and orderly compensation for potential damages relating to the storage of carbon dioxide in geological storage units.