Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Energy demand

Bill Introduced: H.R.6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008

2008-07-16T20:00:00Z

To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6510 To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.

2008-07-15T20:00:00Z

To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.

Bill Introduced: S.3205 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

A bill to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its emergency powers, to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within the jurisdiction and control of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded, and to eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in prices, or other unlawful activity that is causing major market disturbances that prevent the market from accurately reflecting the forces of supply and demand for energy commodities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008

2008-06-25T20:00:00Z

To direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its emergency powers, to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within the jurisdiction and control of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded, and to eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in prices, or other unlawful activity that is causing major market disturbances that prevent the market from accurately reflecting the forces of supply and demand for energy commodities.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6297 Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act

2008-06-17T20:00:00Z

To enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2970 Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

A bill to enhance the ability of drinking water utilities in the United States to develop and implement climate change adaptation programs and policies, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5529 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008

2008-03-03T19:00:00Z

To direct the President to seek to establish an international renewable energy agency to expand the availability and generating capacity of renewable energy to markets around the world in order to increase economic opportunity, drive technological innovation, enhance regional and global security, raise living standards, and reduce global warming pollution.

Bill Introduced: S.2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007

2007-11-01T20:00:00Z

An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4059 Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act

2007-10-31T20:00:00Z

To promote electric transmission construction in rural areas with significant renewable energy potential, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3237 Smart Grid Facilitation Act of 2007

2007-07-30T20:00:00Z

To facilitate the transition to a smart electricity grid.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2556 Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007

2007-05-23T20:00:00Z

To enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2460 Federal Energy Price Protection Act

2007-05-22T20:00:00Z

To protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging by merchants with respect to gasoline and other fuels during certain abnormal market disruptions.

Bill Introduced: S.1419 Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007

2007-05-16T20:00:00Z

A bill 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.

Bill Introduced: S.1321 Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007

2007-05-06T20:00:00Z

An original bill to enhance the energy security of the United States by promoting biofuels, energy efficiency, and carbon capture and storage, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1201 Clean Power Act of 2007

2007-04-23T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce emissions from electric powerplants, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1007 United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007

2007-03-27T20:00:00Z

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment.

Bill Introduced: S.875 SAFE Energy Act of 2007

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil intensity of the economy of the United States by 2030 and the prudent expansion of secure oil supplies, to be achieved by raising the fuel efficiency of the vehicular transportation fleet, increasing the availability of alternative fuel sources, fostering responsible oil exploration and production, and improving international arrangements to secure the global oil supply, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.878 Oil Industry Merger Antitrust Enforcement Act

2007-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill to prevent anti-competitive mergers and acquisitions in the oil and gas industry.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1506 Fuel Economy Reform Act

2007-03-12T20:00:00Z

To increase fuel economy standards for automobiles, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.767 Fuel Economy Reform Act

2007-03-05T19:00:00Z

A bill to increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes.