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- H.R.5646
H.R.5646: To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced June 20, 2006
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise. Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-538.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302.
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Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5646.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 12.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll no. 369).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2990.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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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: 109-431.
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| June 20, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) |