Bills About Energy Sponsored by Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

Rep. Welch sponsored 42 bills about energy in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Dec. 18, 2020	H.R.9036	To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for retail electricity suppliers and retail natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sept. 16, 2020	H.R.8277	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State, Tribal, and local governments, the consideration of State, Tribal, and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
June 4, 2019	H.R.3079	To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to encourage the increased use of performance contracting in Federal facilities, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
June 24, 2020	H.R.7325	To make grants to support online training of residential contractors and rebates for the energy efficiency upgrades of homes, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Feb. 6, 2020	H.R.5796	To enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, to allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan. 16, 2020	H.R.5650	To amend the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to improve Federal energy and water performance requirements for Federal buildings and establish a Federal Energy Management Program.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov. 14, 2019	H.R.5113	To amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
July 25, 2019	H.R.3962	To promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
April 3, 2019	H.R.2044	To accelerate smart building development, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
April 3, 2019	H.R.2043	To provide for the establishment of a Home Energy Savings Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
March 7, 2019	H.R.1633	To improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Feb. 28, 2019	H.R.1480	To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to establish the CHP Technical Assistance Partnership Program, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan. 30, 2019	H.R.932	To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.
July 25, 2018	H.R.6538	To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
June 14, 2018	H.RES.945	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that high-performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and expressing support for designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High-Performance Building Week".	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 8, 2018	H.R.5212	To amend the Clean Air Act to reform the renewable fuel program under that Act, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
July 13, 2017	H.R.3240	To improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Feb. 16, 2018	H.R.5069	To establish the Federal Smart Building Program to implement smart building technology and demonstrate the costs and benefits of smart buildings, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Feb. 7, 2018	H.R.4975	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State, tribal, and local governments, the consideration of State, tribal, and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
May 25, 2017	H.R.2746	To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan. 12, 2017	H.R.511	To provide for consideration of the extension under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of nonapplication of No-Load Mode energy efficiency standards to certain security or life safety alarms or surveillance systems, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
April 20, 2016	H.R.4998	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State and local governments, the consideration of State and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
April 30, 2015	H.R.2194	To reauthorize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
May 21, 2015	H.R.2564	To accelerate the adoption of smart building technologies in the private sector and key Federal agencies.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
July 28, 2015	H.R.3266	To improve the productivity and energy efficiency of the manufacturing sector by directing the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the National Academies and other appropriate Federal agencies, to develop a national smart manufacturing plan and to provide assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in implementing smart manufacturing programs, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
July 29, 2015	H.R.3426	To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
July 9, 2015	H.R.3001	To authorize certain long-term contracts for Federal purchases of energy.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
April 22, 2015	H.R.1980	To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
July 30, 2014	H.R.5301	To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
July 10, 2014	H.R.5072	To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
July 10, 2014	H.R.5073	To enhance consumer access to electricity information and allow for the adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers manage their energy usage.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 15, 2014	H.R.4667	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State and local governments, the consideration of State and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
April 18, 2013	H.R.1659	To provide for utilizing energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 28, 2010	H.R.5476	To assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials, and for other purposes.	20	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
April 14, 2010	H.R.5019	To provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes.	44	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sept. 16, 2009	H.R.3589	To reauthorize the National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000.	37	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
March 30, 2009	H.R.1778	To provide for the establishment of national energy and environmental building retrofit policies for both residential and commercial buildings, and for other purposes.	80	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
June 26, 2008	H.R.6427	To provide funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.	59	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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.
May 12, 2008	H.R.6022	To suspend the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and for other purposes.	63	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-232.
Feb. 14, 2008	H.R.5473	To increase the supply and lower the cost of petroleum by temporarily suspending the acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.	97	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Dec. 4, 2007	H.R.4275	To provide additional appropriations for payments under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981.	15	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sept. 6, 2007	H.R.3491	To amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve and strengthen the safety inspection process of nuclear facilities.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

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