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- H.R.2472
H.R.2472: To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Sept. 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 1, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to extend through: (1) FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and (2) September 1, 1999, all authorities for domestic supply availability and for standby energy. Changes from mandatory to discretionary the authority of the Attorney General to promulgate rules concerning records related to the development and carrying out of voluntary agreements and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-275.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
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Mr. Crapo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Crapo objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 8 (Roll no. 464).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Amendment SP 1270 proposed by Senator Lott for Senator Murkowski.
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Amendment SP 1270 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment pursuant to H. Res. 317.
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Amendment SP 1645 proposed by Senator Coverdell for Senator Murkowski.
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Amendment SP 1645 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
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Senate appointed conferees Murkowski; Nickles; Craig; Thomas; Bumpers; Bingaman; Akaka.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Schaffer, Bob moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-177.
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| Sept. 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Schaefer (R-Colo.) |