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- H.R.1294
H.R.1294: To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 13, 2003
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2003
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
73 (69 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe guidelines for a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard under which retail electric suppliers submit renewable energy credits to the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to: (1) encourage federally-owned utilities, municipally-owned utilities, and rural electric cooperatives that sell electric energy to electric consumers for purposes other than resale to participate in the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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| March 13, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Udall (D-N.M.) |