H.R.3585: Solar Technology Roadmap Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about energy
  • Introduced Sept. 16, 2009
  • Latest Major Action Dec. 8, 2009

Bill Summary

Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Title I: Solar Technology Research, Development, and Demonstration - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology, including: (1) photovoltaics and related electronic components; (2) solar hot water and solar space heating and cooling; (3) concentrating solar power; (4) lighting systems that integrate sunlight and electrical...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-302.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 846 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Rule H. Res. 846 passed House.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 846.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 846 and Rule XVIII.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregorio Sablan to act as Chairman of the Committee.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3585.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardoza amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Gordon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marshall amendment.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Klein (FL) amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Klein (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Klein (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heinrich amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heinrich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Heinrich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (NY) amendment.
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the Committee rise.
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3585 as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business.
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3585.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 106 (Roll no. 807).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
Sept. 16, 2009

Introduced in the House by Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)

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