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- H.R.889
H.R.889: Save American Energy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Save American Energy Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity and natural gas distributors. Requires the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish a program to implement, enforce, review, and adjust performance standards for specified cumulative electricity and natural gas savings for 2012 through 2020; (2) promulgate regulations establishing...
(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 Environment.
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| Feb. 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) |