H.R.5927: American Energy Independence Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about taxation
  • Introduced July 27, 2006
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 16, 2006

Bill Summary

American Energy Independence Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Independence to review U.S. energy policy. Amends federal transportation law to provide: (1) phased increases in fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles; and (2) a national tire efficiency program for passenger cars and light trucks. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish Energy Star Program requirements, and an Energy Star rating program for solar...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Government Reform, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Government Reform
Referred to House Science
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Research.
July 27, 2006

Introduced in the House by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

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