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107-hr-5756 107 hr 5756 To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-11-14 2002-11-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3] NM D U000039 0 Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to prescribe guidelines for a Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard under which retail electric suppliers submit renewable energy credits to the Secretary. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5756
107-hr-5694 107 hr 5694 National Renewable Energy Lands Act of 2002 Energy 2002-10-17 2002-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] NV D B001231 0 National Renewable Energy Lands Act of 2002 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and the Bureau of Land Management, to: (1) evaluate all Federal hydroelectric facilities on Federal lands and identify candidates for interconnection with potential renewable energy generation facilities; (2) evaluate and identify renewable energy production candidate sites on Federal lands; (3) complete an engineering feasibility analysis for such sites; and (4) expeditiously make the most promising of the candidate sites available for long-term lease pursuant to a competitive bidding process to qualified renewable energy development firms.Requires the Comptroller General to investigate and report to Congress on the existing impediments to construction of renewable energy projects on Federal lands and the measures necessary to expedite project development. 2025-08-19T17:30:36Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5694
107-hr-5614 107 hr 5614 Energy Markets Fraud Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002 Energy 2002-10-10 2002-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 14 Energy Markets Fraud Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2002 - Declares unlawful practices that are fraudulent, manipulative, deceptive, or a contrivance in contravention of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations governing: (1) transmission and sales of electric energy; or (2) transportation and sales of natural gas. Subjects such practices to certain Federal Power Act sanctions.Amends the Federal Power Act to require FERC to promulgate criteria governing waivers and exemptions from requirements regarding: (1) issuance of securities; (2) accounts and recordkeeping; and (3) officials dealing in securities (including any prospective blanket order).Places a moratorium upon such waivers and exemptions until the criteria mandated for promulgation become effective. Directs FERC to review previously issued waivers. Vitiates such waivers after a specified deadline unless they comply with such criteria.Amends the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act to expand reporting requirements for transactions regarding transmission or sales of electric energy and of natural gas.Sets forth prohibitions on the distribution or publication by an electric power or natural gas information processor of quotations and transactions of electric energy and natural gas in contravention of FERC rules.Prohibits any person who owns, controls, or is under the control or ownership of a public utility, a natural gas company, or a public utility holding company from owning, controlling, or operating any electronic computer network or other multilateral trading facility utilized to trade electricity or natural gas.Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.Mandates review by: (1) the Securities and Exchange Commission of certain exemptions granted under the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 to determine if they should continue in force and effect; and (2) the Financial Accounting Standards Board of accounting for contracts in energy trading and risk management activities.Amends the Federal P… 2025-08-19T17:31:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5614
107-hr-5623 107 hr 5623 To provide for prioritization of transportation of nuclear waste from utilities to a permanent repository on the basis of renewable energy use. Energy 2002-10-10 2002-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6] MN D L000521 0 Amends the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a priority listing among utilities for the transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from them to a specified permanent repository.Mandates that the highest priority be assigned to utilities that derive the highest percentage of energy produced or sold from renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, ocean, or geothermal energy, biomass, landfill gas, a generation offset (reduced electricity usage metered at a site where a customer consumes energy from a renewable energy technology), or incremental hydropower.Instructs the Secretary to: (1) establish the listing not later than one year before the projected date of the first transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel to the permanent repository; and (2) coordinate the transportation of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel from sources other than utilities for which priorities are established under this Act with transportation from such utilities, with the goal of minimizing the number of shipments by combining them whenever possible. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5623
107-hr-5563 107 hr 5563 To reinstate and transfer a hydroelectric license under the Federal Power Act to permit the immediate redevelopment of a hydroelectric project located in the State of New York, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-10-07 2002-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] NY R S001149 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to: (1) reinstate the hydroelectric license for Project No. 2696 and to transfer it without delay or the institution of any proceedings, to the Town of Stuyvesant, New York, within 30 days of enactment of this Act; and (2) extend the expiration of the term of such license to August 31, 2025, if the Project's generating capability reaches a specified minimum level on a reliable basis within two years of enactment of this Act.States that the Project is entitled to the full benefit of any legislation passed by Congress that promotes hydroelectric development within two years either before or after this Act's effective date.Instructs the Commission to permit the Town to add a co-licensee to the reinstated license at any time, notwithstanding the issuance of a preliminary permit to the Town, and any consideration of municipal preference.States that the Town shall be entitled, to the extent that funds are available, to receive certain loans for the reimbursement of feasibility studies and development costs incurred since January 1, 2001, through and including December 31, 2006.Deems all power produced by the Project incremental hydropower for purposes of qualifying for any energy credit or similar benefits. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5563
107-hconres-490 107 hconres 490 To express the sense of Congress concerning the United States and its dependence on foreign sources of oil. Energy 2002-09-26 2002-10-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] MO R G000546 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States must systematically reduce its reliance on foreign oil sources; (2) the United States must increase domestic oil exploration and production; (3) the United States must expedite the development of alternative fuel sources, particularly ethanol and biodiesel; (4) the United States must reevaluate its relationships with noncooperative, secretive regimes; and (5) our Nation should develop a long overdue comprehensive energy policy that promotes domestic energy research and development and provides for the security and diversity of the American energy supply. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/490
107-hr-5436 107 hr 5436 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Energy 2002-09-24 2002-12-19 Became Public Law No: 107-376. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend for three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.Provides for license reinstatement if the period required for commencement of project construction has expired before enactment of this Act. 2025-04-07T13:38:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5436
107-s-2927 107 s 2927 A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon. Energy 2002-09-12 2002-10-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667. Senate Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] OR R S001142 1 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend for three consecutive two-year periods the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Oregon.Provides for license reinstatement if the period required for commencement of project construction has expired before the date of enactment of this Act. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2927
107-s-2872 107 s 2872 A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois. Energy 2002-08-01 2002-11-22 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Senate Sen. Fitzgerald, Peter [R-IL] IL R F000442 1 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to: (1) reinstate the license for construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois as of the effective date of the surrender of the license; and (2) extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for three consecutive two-year periods beyond the date that is four years after the license date of issuance. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2872
107-hr-5245 107 hr 5245 Western Electricity Markets Reform Act of 2002 Energy 2002-07-26 2002-07-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48] CA R I000056 0 Western Electricity Markets Reform Act of 2002 - Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the feasibility and desirability of the formation of regional transmission organizations within the Western Electric Coordinating Council (WECC).Requires such study to focus upon the following options: (1) establishment of one Regional Transmission Organization to cover the entire area within WECC jurisdiction; (2) establishment of two Regional Transmission Organizations with certain geographic boundaries; and (3) establishment of three Regional Transmission Organizations, reflecting specified proposals filed with the Commission as of June 1, 2002.Identifies the following geographic boundaries within the option for two Regional Transmission Organizations: (1) the northern region of California, the States covered by the Pacific Northwest Power Planning Act, the northern portion of Nevada, and such other areas that are contained within the same natural electricity trading market, and with headquarters located in Portland, Oregon; and (2) the southern portion of California, the southern portion of Nevada, the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and such other areas that are contained within the same natural electricity trading market, and with headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona.Requires FERC to initiate rulemaking proceedings to establish a Regional Transmission Organization or Organizations if it finds that specified options would meet certain geographic scope requirements and would otherwise promote the public interest in competitive markets in wholesale electric energy. 2025-08-19T17:28:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5245
107-hr-5275 107 hr 5275 External Regulation of the Department of Energy Act Energy 2002-07-26 2002-10-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. House Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] IL D C000794 0 External Regulation of the Department of Energy Act - Eliminates Department of Energy (DOE) regulatory or enforcement authority at any nonmilitary DOE energy laboratory in connection with responsibilities for nuclear safety and for occupational safety and health that are granted under this Act to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).Authorizes the NRC to regulate through licensing and certification both the DOE and DOE contractors.Holds a contractor operating a DOE nonmilitary energy laboratory harmless from facility decommissioning costs or from any violation of NRC decommissioning requirements if such violation results from DOE failure to authorize or fund decommissioning activities.States OSHA and the NRC both share regulatory and enforcement responsibilities regarding a hazard at a nonmilitary DOE energy laboratory that presents a risk of occupational exposure and contains both a radiological and non-radiological component. 2026-03-23T12:47:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5275
107-s-2781 107 s 2781 A bill to amend the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to extend certain protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil. Energy 2002-07-24 2002-07-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7311) Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 2 Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to extend to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil the protections granted to independent wholesale and retail petroleum franchisees from arbitrary and unfair termination or non-renewal of their franchise relationships with petroleum companies. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2781
107-s-2716 107 s 2716 A bill to modify the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to conduct investigations, to increase the criminal penalties for violations of the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act, and to authorize the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to contract for consultant services. Energy 2002-07-10 2002-07-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 0 Amends the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act to: (1) provide that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is not subject to the consent of the Office of Management and Budget or any other Federal agency when it elects to exercise its investigative authority; and (2) increase criminal penalties for violations of these Acts.Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to authorize the Chairman of FERC to contract for consultant services to assist the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities.States that in contracting for those services the Chairman shall not be subject to any law relating to conflicts of interest. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2716
107-hr-5023 107 hr 5023 Dirty Bomb Prevention Act Energy 2002-06-26 2002-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 17 Dirty Bomb Prevention Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a task force on sealed source protection (byproduct material or special nuclear material encased in a capsule designed to prevent leakage or escape of the material).Requires the task force to evaluate and make recommendations to ensure the security of sealed sources from potential terrorist threats, including acts of sabotage, theft, or use of such sources in a radiological dispersal device.Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of industrial, research, and commercial uses for sealed sources. 2025-08-19T17:28:57Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5023
107-s-2684 107 s 2684 Dirty Bomb Prevention Act of 2002 Energy 2002-06-26 2002-06-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] NY D C001041 1 Dirty Bomb Prevention Act of 2002 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a task force on sealed source security to: (1) evaluate threats against the security of sealed sources of radioactive material; and (2) identify actions that would provide optimum security against such threats.Defines "sealed sources" as a byproduct material or special nuclear material (excluding fuel or spent fuel) licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that is sealed in a container designed to prevent leakage of the byproduct material or special nuclear material from the container.Sets forth actions for consideration by the task force. 2025-08-19T17:28:27Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2684
107-hr-4898 107 hr 4898 To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to address the needs of low-income households in States with high needs for cooling assistance, by adjusting a hold harmless provision. Energy 2002-06-06 2002-10-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. House Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4] MS D S001147 0 Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to reduce from $1.975 billion to $1 billion the benchmark used to calculate the minimum State allotment percentage for low-income home energy (cooling) assistance. 2026-03-23T12:35:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4898
107-hr-4826 107 hr 4826 Truth in Electricity Trading Act of 2002 Energy 2002-05-22 2002-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2] OR R W000791 3 Truth in Electricity Trading Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Power Act to declare unlawful any transaction in which the same parties within any seven-day period purchase and subsequently sell, or sell and subsequently purchase, the same quantity of electric power at wholesale at the same price (round trip sales). 2025-08-19T17:28:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4826
107-hr-4788 107 hr 4788 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Connecticut, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-05-21 2002-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] CT R S001152 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to: (1) extend to May 30, 2003, the time during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a certain hydroelectric project in Connecticut; and (2) upon licensee request, extend the period during which the same licensee is required to commence construction of the project for two consecutive two-year periods.Provides for license reinstatement upon expiration. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4788
107-hr-4765 107 hr 4765 To reinstate the license and extend commencement of construction deadlines for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-05-16 2002-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20] IL R S000364 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to reinstate the license for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in the State of Illinois, and extend the time required for commencement of its construction for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods. 2025-04-07T13:40:31Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4765
107-s-2501 107 s 2501 A bill to establish requirements arising from the delay or restriction on the shipment of special nuclear materials to the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina. Energy 2002-05-09 2002-05-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4165) Senate Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] CO R A000109 2 Requires the Secretary of Energy, if the State of South Carolina acts to delay or restrict, or seeks or enforces a judgment to prohibit, the shipment of special nuclear materials (including weapons grade plutonium) to the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, for processing by the proposed mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at such Site, to: (1) reopen the Record of Decision on such facility to identify and evaluate alternative locations; and (2) conduct a study of the costs and implications for U.S. national security of converting the Site to an environmental management closure site and transferring all current and proposed national security activities at the Site to other facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration of the Department of Energy.States that if the Secretary and the State enter into an agreement regarding the shipment of special nuclear materials to the Site for processing, the requirements of this Act shall not go into effect. 2025-01-14T17:07:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2501
107-hr-4648 107 hr 4648 To provide for the disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina. Energy 2002-05-02 2002-05-24 Executive Comment Requested from DOE. House Rep. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC-3] SC R G000359 0 Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a plan for the construction and operation of a mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility (for converting plutonium to a fuel for use in commercial nuclear power reactors) at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina. Requires annual reports on plan implementation and on progress in meeting obligations of the United States Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement of September 2000. Requires appropriate corrective actions to be taken to meet plan requirements.Requires the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to conduct a study of the adequacy of the K-Area Materials Storage Facility at the Savannah River Site for the storage of defense plutonium and related materials in connection with a specified plutonium disposition program. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4648
107-s-2453 107 s 2453 A bill to provide for the disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina. Energy 2002-05-02 2002-05-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 1 Directs the Secretary of Energy to submit to Congress a plan for the construction and operation at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, of a mixed-oxide fuel facility for converting weapons-grade plutonium to a mixed-oxide fuel for use in commercial nuclear power reactors. Provides a construction schedule and production deadline dates, with the goal of achieving facility construction by January 1, 2009, and of processing 34 metric tons of plutonium into mixed-oxide fuel by January 1, 2019. Requires: (1) the Secretary to submit corrective action plans if the schedule and deadlines are not met; (2) the removal or disposal of unprocessed plutonium from the Site if the schedule and deadlines are not met; and (3) payment to South Carolina of economic and impact assistance associated with not meeting the schedule and deadlines. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress: (1) a plan to address the failure to complete the planned removal or disposal; and (2) a report on the removal of the facility upon completion of operations.Requires the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to study and report to Congress and the Secretary on the adequacy of the K-Area Materials Storage Facility and related facilities at the Savannah River Site for the storage of defense plutonium and related materials in connection with the plutonium disposition program. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2453
107-hjres-87 107 hjres 87 Approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Energy 2002-04-11 2002-07-23 Became Public Law No: 107-200. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 11 Approves the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. 2025-04-07T13:40:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-joint-resolution/87
107-hr-4212 107 hr 4212 To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of the effects of year-round daylight saving time on fossil fuel usage. Energy 2002-04-11 2002-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-24] CA D S000344 2 Directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on the effects of year-round daylight saving time on fossil fuel use. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4212
107-hr-4160 107 hr 4160 To eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits under title III of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 for the use of biodiesel fuel, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-04-10 2002-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20] IL R S000364 5 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 with respect to the allocation of biodiesel fuel use credits to a fleet or covered person for qualifying volumes of the biodiesel component of fuel containing at least 20 percent biodiesel by volume purchased for use by the fleet or covered person in vehicles that weigh more than 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating.Repeals the limitation of such allocations to a maximum of 50 percent of the alternative fueled vehicle requirements of a fleet or covered person. (Thus makes such credits available for 100 percent of such requirements.)Repeals the current denial that such a credit may be considered a specified kind of alternative fueled vehicle credit (thus allowing such consideration).Directs the Secretary of Energy to study and report to Congress on the availability and cost of: (1) light duty motor vehicles that qualify under such Act as alternative fueled vehicles; and (2) fuels that qualify as alternative fuels. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4160
107-sjres-34 107 sjres 34 A joint resolution approving the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Energy 2002-04-09 2002-07-09 Senate passed companion measure H.J.Res. 87 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 0 Approves the site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, for the development of a repository for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, pursuant to the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982, with respect to which a notice of disapproval was submitted by the Governor of the State of Nevada on April 8, 2002. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/34
107-hr-3952 107 hr 3952 To establish an Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Department of Justice to represent the consumers of electricity and natural gas in proceeding before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-03-13 2002-04-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] OR D D000191 2 Establishes an Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Department of Justice to represent the consumers of electricity and natural gas in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3952
107-hr-3800 107 hr 3800 Federal Investment in Sustainable Hydropower Act Energy 2002-02-27 2002-03-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] MI D D000355 1 Federal Investment in Sustainable Hydropower Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate standards for advanced turbines.Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) modify hydroelectric licensing and operation fees so that certain advanced turbine installations are entitled to a discount; and (2) give a priority in the scheduling of its licensing processes to licensees that have installed advanced turbines meeting or exceeding specified standards.Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) prescribe guidelines for an expedited licensing schedule and environmental review of applications; (2) reduce the license duration period from 50 to 30 years; (3) reduce from 30 years to 15 years the minimum term for relicensing; and (4) prescribe guidelines for FERC collection of fees on behalf of State and Federal agencies.Directs FERC to: (1) reimburse legal expenses incurred by any person granted intervener status in any proceeding pertaining to water power and resources development; and (2) require specified royalties for use of public waters.Authorizes FERC to allocate certain royalty receipts to the host State of a hydroelectric project to enhance its fish and wildlife enhancement projects.Instructs FERC to establish license conditions that will protect and mitigate damages to fish and wildlife affected by the cumulative impacts of multiple projects on a waterway.Prescribes guidelines for alternative conditions and fishways.Requires license applicants to provide such financial accounting information as would be provided to potential investors in the project concerned. 2025-08-19T17:28:08Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3800
107-s-1951 107 s 1951 A bill to provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-02-14 2002-02-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 3 Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to repeal: (1) the definition of "exempt commodity"; and (2) the guidelines governing transactions in exempt commodities (thus subjecting to CFTC regulatory oversight formerly exempt commodity transactions).Directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to maintain a liaison with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).Subjects formerly exempt swap transactions to: (1) CFTC enforcement jurisdiction; and (2) CFTC proscriptions against manipulation of commodity market prices.Requires eligible trading facilities and systems to comply with CFTC regulations pertaining to: registration, reporting, recordkeeping, and net capital reserves.Expands the prohibition against fraudulent or misleading contracts to include any member of a contract market (currently any member of a registered entity).Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel at FERC. Grants FERC jurisdiction over: (1) energy trading markets; (2) derivatives transactions reflecting electric energy or natural gas prices (including futures, options, forwards and swaps); (3) any person that makes a derivatives transaction; and (4) any operator of an electronic forum in which derivatives transaction are made. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1951
107-s-1952 107 s 1952 California Coastal Protection and Louisiana Energy Enhancement Act Energy 2002-02-14 2002-02-14 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 3 California Coastal Protection and Louisiana Energy Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to make an offer to certain lessees to issue credits in exchange for: (1) the cancellation of specified leases on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California that are nonproducing as of January 1, 2002; and (2) dismissal of any civil actions, or waiver of the right to bring them, by the eligible lessees against the United States relating to pending eligible leases.Authorizes the use of such credits to: (1) bid on lease sales in the Western and Central Planning Areas of the Gulf of Mexico; (2) make royalty payments on production for oil and gas resources in those planning areas in existence as of the enactment of this Act; or (3) sell or transfer them in accordance with certain requirements.States that the Outer Continental Shelf land for which an eligible lease is canceled shall be: (1) permanently withdrawn from all forms of disposition, including mineral leasing; and (2) reserved as an ecological preserve to protect traditional fishing areas and to provide conservation, scientific, and recreational benefits. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1952
107-hr-3753 107 hr 3753 To reinstate and transfer a hydroelectric license under the Federal Power Act to permit the redevelopment of a hydroelectric project located in the State of New York, and for other purposes. Energy 2002-02-13 2002-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] NY R S001149 0 Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to: (1) reinstate the license for a specified hydroelectric project and to transfer it to the town of Stuyvesant, New York, within 30 days of enactment of this Act; and (2) extend the expiration of the term of such license upon the project's return to operation.Declares that the project shall be entitled within a specified timeframe to the full benefit of any Federal legislation that promotes hydroelectric development.Directs FERC to permit the town to add any private or public co-licensees to such reinstated license.States that the town of Stuyvesant is entitled to receive loans under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 for reimbursement of certain feasibility studies and development costs. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3753
107-hr-3754 107 hr 3754 To extend the deadlines under part I of the Federal Power Act for commencement of construction of two hydroelectric projects in the State of New York. Energy 2002-02-13 2002-03-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] NY R S001149 1 Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend the time period to commence the construction of projects numbered 4244 and 10648, for three consecutive two-year periods.Provides for reinstatement of expired licenses. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3754
107-s-1930 107 s 1930 Wind Energy Promotion Act of 2002 Energy 2002-02-11 2002-02-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND] ND D C000705 0 Wind Energy Promotion Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary), acting through the Rural Business Cooperative Service, to establish a competitive grants and low-interest loans program to assist in establishing new farmer or rancher cooperatives (or other rural business ventures) to construct wind energy facilities.Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize the Secretary to permit an owner or operator of certain land enrolled in the conservation reserve program to install wind turbines on the land.Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a research, demonstration, and technology deployment program to enhance the use of wind energy.Mandates periodic Federal agency review of regulations and standards that act as barriers to market entry for wind energy technologies.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a feasibility study pertaining to a combined wind and hydropower demonstration project involving wind energy generated by Indian tribes and hydropower generated by the Army Corps of Engineers at the Garrison Dam on the Missouri River to supply firming power to the Western Area Power Administration.Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to develop guidelines for a pilot program for the development of wind energy on Federal land.Directs the Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture to consider development of wind energy in revisions of land and resource management plans under their respective jurisdictions.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment of wind energy resources and transmission capacity. 2025-08-19T17:29:06Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1930
107-s-1926 107 s 1926 National Fuel Savings and Security Act of 2002 Energy 2002-02-08 2002-02-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 6 National Fuel Savings and Security Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal law to revise provisions concerning fuel economy to require that the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall prescribe annual fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks starting in model year 2005. Dictates that by 2013, there shall be an average combined fuel economy standard for such cars and trucks of at least 35 miles per gallon.Sets minimum annual fuel economy standards that manufacturers of cars and trucks must meet and levels they must reach by 2010.Allows States to permit vehicles occupied by one person to use HOV lanes if a vehicle is a hybrid or runs totally on alternative fuel.Directs the Secretary, with technical assistance from the Administrator, to devise a system in which manufacturers can sell credits earned for cars and trucks exceeding fuel economy standards.Requires that trucks, as well as cars, display a label with environmental information such as fuel economy and annual fuel cost. Requires manufacturers to add a logo to the existing label or to add a separate green label detailing a vehicle's performance in meeting criteria developed by the Administrator on fuel economy and greenhouse gas and other emissions. 2025-08-19T17:30:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1926
107-s-1923 107 s 1923 Fuel Economy and Security Act of 2002 Energy 2002-02-07 2002-02-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S494-497) Senate Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] AZ R M000303 0 Fuel Economy and Security Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to prescribe average fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles and light trucks manufactured in 2007 and thereafter in order to achieve a combined average fuel economy standard for model year 2016 of 36 miles per gallon.Deletes a provision allowing credits for exceeding such standards to be applied in any of the three model years before the model year in which the credits are earned. Allows any such credits to be transferred to a registry established under this Act. Allows a manufacturer to apply greenhouse gas credits toward any model year after 2006, with a limitation.Eliminates the: (1) requirement for separate calculations of average fuel economy for vehicles manufactured domestically and non-domestically; and (2) credit for dual-fueled (gasoline and alternative) vehicles.Provides a high-occupancy vehicle exception if the vehicle is a hybrid or uses only an alternative fuel.Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a national voluntary registry system for industry greenhouse gas trading under which emission reductions are assigned unique identifiers.Directs the Secretary to prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard for rollover crashworthiness that includes: (1) dynamic roof crush standards; (2) improved seat structure and safety belt design; (3) side impact head protection airbags; and (4) roof injury protection measures.Requires the Secretary to establish test criteria for use by manufacturers in determining damage susceptibility, crashworthiness, and the overall safety of vehicles for drivers and passengers. Requires such information to be included within safety label requirements under the Automobile Information Disclosure Act with respect to vehicles manufactured after September 30, 2005. 2025-08-19T17:30:18Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1923
107-hr-3538 107 hr 3538 Mineral Leasing Act Revision of 2001 Energy 2001-12-19 2001-12-20 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] WY R C000962 1 Mineral Leasing Act Revision of 2001 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to exclude specified oil or gas leases from its acreage limitations on taking, holding, owning, and controlling of leases and lease options on Federal lands ("producing acreage").Provides for a separate application of limitations for leases or lease options for acquired land. 2025-08-19T17:31:14Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3538
107-s-1852 107 s 1852 A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Wyoming. Energy 2001-12-19 2002-09-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend for three consecutive two-year periods, at the request of the FERC Swift Creek Power Company, Inc. project licensee, the deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric project number 1651 in the State of Wyoming. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1852
107-s-1843 107 s 1843 A bill to extend hydro-electric licenses in the State of Alaska. Energy 2001-12-18 2002-11-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Senate Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] AK R S000888 1 Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to: (1) issue an order staying a specified hydroelectric license in the State of Alaska; (2) lift such stay, but not later than six years after the date that it receives written notice that construction of the Swan-Tyee transmission line is completed; (3) make the effective date of the license the date on which the stay is lifted; and (4) extend the time during which such licensee is required to commence project construction for not more than one two-year time period . 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1843
107-s-1846 107 s 1846 A bill to prohibit oil and gas drilling in Finger Lakes National Forest in the State of New York. Energy 2001-12-18 2002-09-17 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 1 Withdraws all Federal land within the boundary of Finger Lakes National Forest (New York State) from all forms of entry, appropriation, disposal, or disposition under all laws relating to oil and gas leasing. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1846
107-s-1808 107 s 1808 Mineral Leasing Act Revision of 2001 Energy 2001-12-12 2001-12-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13053) Senate Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY] WY R T000162 1 Mineral Leasing Act Revision of 2001 - Amends the Mineral Leasing Act to exempt an oil or gas lease from the statutory acreage limitation if it is a lease: (1) for which certain royalty has either been paid or waived by the Secretary of the Interior; or (2) that has been committed to a federally approved cooperative plan, unit plan, or communitization agreement.States that the lease limitations of the Mineral Leasing Act shall apply separately to land leased under the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1808
107-hr-3453 107 hr 3453 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Pennsylvania. Energy 2001-12-11 2001-12-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4] PA R H001033 1 Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend until December 31, 2002, the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Pennsylvania.Provides for license reinstatement if the license for the project has expired before the date of enactment of this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3453
107-hr-3460 107 hr 3460 To prohibit oil and gas drilling in Finger Lakes National Forest in New York. Energy 2001-12-11 2001-12-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. House Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25] NY R W000099 29 Prohibits issuance of any Federal permit or lease for oil or gas drilling in Finger Lakes National Forest in New York. 2025-01-02T16:49:35Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3460
107-hr-3406 107 hr 3406 Electric Supply and Transmission Act Energy 2001-12-05 2001-12-19 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 0 Electric Supply and Transmission Act - Amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to: (1) prescribe interconnection procedures for local distribution utilities, generating and transmission facilities; (2) mandate net metering programs; and (3) prescribe guidelines to remove regulatory barriers to demand-side programs, distributed generation, and advanced metering.Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to declare that upon enactment of this Act no electric utility shall be required to purchase or sell electric energy or capacity pursuant to its provisions governing cogeneration and small power production (prospective repeal).Repeals Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight of electric utility transactions involving facilities disposition, consolidations, or purchases, including securities acquisitions.Sets forth guidelines for open access transmission under FERC jurisdiction, including certain wholesale stranded cost recovery and retail wheeling in retail competition States.Prescribes parameters for mandatory regional transmission organizations under FERC jurisdiction (RTOs).Repeals: (1) regulations governing interconnection or wheeling orders that result in electric power sales or delivery outside the Tennessee Valley Region; and (2) equitability guidelines governing transmission within the Tennessee Valley Region.Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to repeal restrictions on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to sell or deliver power beyond the area for which it was the primary source of power on July 1, 1957.Restricts TVA power sales.Places the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) within RTO jurisdiction and the Bonneville Transmission System within FPA jurisdiction.Bars BPA from selling electric energy or capacity to specified new retail electric consumers (prospective phase-out of BPA).Restricts wholesale power sales by Federal Power Marketing Administrations (FPMAs). Mandates that FPMA rates and charges be the lowe… 2025-08-19T17:30:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3406
107-s-1766 107 s 1766 Energy Policy Act of 2002 Energy 2001-12-05 2002-02-06 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-521. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 6 Energy Policy Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Power Act to set forth an energy delivery and production scheme that includes: (1) electric reliability standards; (2) electric utility mergers; (3) market-based rates; (4) transmission interconnections; and (5) open access transmission.Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2002 - Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to: (1) adopt real-time pricing standards; (2) terminate mandatory cogeneration and small power production purchase and sale requirements; and (3) mandate net metering service.Provides for renewable energy and rural construction grants. Sets forth alternative mandatory conditions for hydroelectric relicensing on Federal reservation lands.Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish within the Department of Energy (DOE) an Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs.Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2002 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide permanent DOE contractor indemnification authority and to revise liability limits.Prescribes guidelines for domestic oil production and transportation, including Federal onshore oil and gas leasing programs, and full capacity for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Act of 2002 - Prescribes guidelines for expedited approval, construction, and Federal loan guarantees for Alaska natural gas transportation and delivery systems into the contiguous United States.Amends Federal transportation law to mandate increased Federal fleet vehicle fuel efficiency. Establishes the National Motor Vehicle Efficiency Improvement Program to provide assistance for State programs to retire fuel-inefficient motor vehicles.Prescribes guidelines for increased use of alternative and renewable fuels.Federal Reformulated Fuels Act of 2002 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to permit the use of the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund for methyl tertiary butyl ether (MBTE) remediation purposes.Amends the Clean A… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1766
107-hr-3382 107 hr 3382 Nuclear Security Act of 2001 Energy 2001-11-29 2001-12-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 18 Nuclear Security Act of 2001 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to instruct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to: (1) establish a nuclear security force to provide for the security of sensitive nuclear facilities against the design basis threat; (2) develop and implement a security plan to ensure such facilities' security; and (3) periodically revise the design basis threat to address specified threats.Establishes the Nuclear Security Fund to administer such programs.Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to establish the Operation Safeguards and Response Unit to: (1) conduct operation safeguards and response evaluations; (2) conduct emergency response exercises; and (3) establish a Mock Terrorist Team comparable to special operations forces of the Armed Forces.Mandates establishment of: (1) an operation safeguards and response evaluation program to assess periodically the ability of each sensitive nuclear facility to defend against the design basis threat; and (2) an emergency response program to evaluate emergency response personnel ability to respond to a radiological emergency within a 50-mile radius of a sensitive nuclear facility.Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Commission to ensure sufficient stockpiles of potassium iodide tablets to provide adequate protection to the affected population within a 50-mile radius of a sensitive nuclear facility. 2025-08-19T17:28:01Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3382
107-hres-300 107 hres 300 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should release emergency funding under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in view of the large number of people who lost their jobs due to the weak economy or as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Energy 2001-11-29 2002-03-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. House Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-31] CA D S001153 103 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should use his authority under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to release emergency funds to States immediately to ease the additional financial burden that job loss and depressed consumer confidence have placed on low-income families. 2026-03-23T12:35:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/300
107-s-1746 107 s 1746 Nuclear Security Act of 2002 Energy 2001-11-29 2002-11-12 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 747. Senate Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] NV D R000146 5 Nuclear Security Act of 2002 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to establish a task force on nuclear infrastructure security to examine the protection of sensitive nuclear facilities from potential terrorist threats, and to report its findings and recommendations to Congress and the President.(Sec. 3) Instructs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to promulgate regulations consistent with task force recommendations to: (1) identify the threats that sensitive nuclear facilities must protect against to prevent radiological sabotage and theft of special nuclear material while ensuring protection of safeguards information; and (2) establish a system to determine multiple threat levels in order to describe the threat conditions at such facilities.Prescribes guidelines for mandatory NRC review of: (1) the security plan to ensure that each facility protects against those threats; and (2) emergency response plans for each sensitive nuclear facility to ensure that the plans provide protection for persons living in the emergency response planning zones. Requires the NRC to ensure that each facility licensee upgrades the emergency response plans to reflect such reviews.Directs the NRC to promulgate regulations, consistent with task force recommendations, to establish the circumstances under which it shall request the President to: (1) deploy the Coast Guard to a sensitive nuclear facility; (2) protect the air space in the vicinity of a sensitive nuclear facility; or (3) deploy the antiterrorism team.Directs the President to promulgate regulations, consistent with task force recommendations, to establish the Nuclear Infrastructure Antiterrorism Team to protect the perimeter of sensitive nuclear facilities in coordination with other Federal, State, local, and private entities consistent with the security plan for each sensitive nuclear facility.Instructs the President to establish a training program for National Guard and State and local law enforcement agency response to threats against a sensitive nuclear facility. … 2025-04-07T13:37:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1746
107-hr-3343 107 hr 3343 To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-11-19 2002-08-21 Became Public Law No: 107-222. House Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20] IL R S000364 3 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to increase: (1) reimbursement payments made to active thorium site licensees for off-site disposal under the remedial action program, subject to specified limits each fiscal year through FY 2007; and (2) the authorization of appropriations for the remedial action program.Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to: (1) increase the amount in the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund (adjusted for inflation beginning on the date of enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992); and (2) authorize the Secretary of Energy to expend funds to maintain enrichment capability (cold standby) at the Portsmouth, Ohio, Gaseous Diffusion Plant.Directs the Comptroller General to: (1) audit the Fund and report the results to Congress, including an assessment as to whether the current Fund authorization is sufficient to implement anticipated decontamination, decommissioning, and remedial action activities; and (2) address specifically whether deposits are sufficient to pay for specified decontamination, decommissioning, and remedial action costs. 2025-04-07T13:40:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3343
107-hr-3274 107 hr 3274 Comprehensive Energy Conservation Act for the 21st Century Energy 2001-11-09 2002-03-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. House Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] VT I S000033 12 Comprehensive Energy Conservation Act for the 21st Century - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, the Energy Conservation and Production Act, and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide increased funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, weatherization assistance, and State energy grants, respectively.Increases funding for the Energy Star program. Raises average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to set forth a Federal renewable portfolio standard that requires every retail electric supplier to submit Renewable Energy Credits to the Secretary of Energy according to prescribed annual percentages of the total electric energy sold by the supplier to electric consumers during the calendar year.Amends Federal transportation law to mandate: (1) certain tire rating standards; and (2) a national tire fuel efficiency program.Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits against the income tax for specified percentages of: (1) purchases of Energy Star products; and (2) the purchase of fuel-efficient American-made passenger vehicles.Imposes an excise tax upon the windfall profit on sale of any electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, coal, or other taxable product. Establishes the Windfall Profits Fund as the depository for such tax.Establishes the Reasonable Profits Board to make profit determinations relating to windfall profit on the sale of electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, coal, and products thereof. 2026-03-23T12:35:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3274
107-s-1667 107 s 1667 Nuclear Energy Electricity Supply Assurance Act of 2001 Energy 2001-11-08 2001-11-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11618-11625) Senate Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] NM R D000407 0 Nuclear Energy Electricity Supply Assurance Act of 2001 - Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2001 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to extend the indemnification authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding licensees and nonprofit educational institutions. Makes such authority permanent with respect to Department of Energy (DOE) contractors.Revises guidelines governing: (1) licensee insurance premiums; and (2) liability and indemnification limits.Limits any civil penalty for a tax-exempt nonprofit contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to the amount of the performance fee paid by the Secretary.Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to add two Assistant Secretaries of Energy to serve, respectively, as Director of: (1) the Office of Science; and (2) the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science, and Technology.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish or continue certain programs including: (1) specified nuclear energy research and technology programs; (2) investments to increase electricity capacity at commercial nuclear plants; (3) continued domestic capability for uranium mining, conversion, and enrichment industries; and (4) university nuclear engineering education research and infrastructure.Amends the USEC Privatization Act to prohibit the Secretary from selling surplus natural uranium and conversion services through 2006. Requires the sale of uranium hexaflouride.Authorizes the Secretary to place the Portsmouth gaseous diffusion plant into cold standby condition for a five-year period.Mandates a program to: (1) demonstrate the NRC Early Site Permit process; (2) evaluate opportunities for completion of partially constructed nuclear plants; (3) assess opportunities for Generation IV reactors; and (4) research potential licensing issues associated with new reactor technologies and designs.Declares electricity generated by a nuclear plant to be an environmentally preferable product. Conditions Federal funding for a domestic or international organization that supports electricity produ… 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1667
107-hr-3241 107 hr 3241 To extend the benefits of the weatherization assistance program under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act to Puerto Rico. Energy 2001-11-07 2001-11-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large] PR D A000359 0 Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to make Puerto Rico eligible for the weatherization assistance program. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3241
107-s-1586 107 s 1586 A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to authorize the carrying of firearms by employees of licensees, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-10-30 2002-06-05 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-999. Senate Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] OK R I000024 1 Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to permit the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to authorize employees of its contractors, licensees, or certificate holders to: (1) carry firearms during the course of official duties and while engaged in the protection of relevant facilities; and (2) arrest without warrant for any felony or for any offense against the United States committed in their presence.Establishes a fine or imprisonment for sabotage of any production, utilization, waste storage, waste treatment, waste disposal, uranium enrichment, or nuclear fuel fabrication facility subject to NRC licensing or certification during its construction. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1586
107-s-1591 107 s 1591 Nuclear Safety and Promotion Act of 2001 Energy 2001-10-30 2001-10-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 3 Nuclear Safety and Promotion Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to reauthorize until August 1, 2012, mandatory indemnification and holding harmless of certain licensees for nuclear incidents (Price-Anderson Act).Repeals the prohibition against foreign ownership of commercial, medical therapy, and research and development licenses issued by the NRC.Provides that the duration of the operating phase of the license period for certain combined construction and operating licenses shall not be less than the duration of the operating license if application had been made for separate construction and operating licenses.Prohibits the NRC from giving any consideration to need or alternative when conducting any environmental review regarding a facility license application or renewal.Eliminates antitrust review of NRC license applications.Authorizes the NRC to prescribe regulations to ensure the availability of sufficient decommissioning funds for certain production or utilization facilities, including standards and restrictions governing former licensee control and disbursement over any facility decommissioning fund.Authorizes the NRC to eliminate the pension offset governing former NRC employees rehired as consultants if the annuitant has skills critical to the performance of NRC duties.Repeals the requirements that the NRC promulgate implementation rules governing conflicts of interest relating to contracts. Authorizes the NRC enter into a contract with a national laboratory if it takes reasonable steps to mitigate the effect of the conflict of interest.Instructs the NRC to implement a training and fellowship program to address shortages of critical safety skills. 2025-08-19T17:31:28Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1591
107-hr-3089 107 hr 3089 Renewable and Distributed Energy Net Metering Act Energy 2001-10-11 2001-10-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] NE R T000459 3 Renewable and Distributed Energy Net Metering Act - Mandates that each State, electric utility not regulated by a State, and Federal power marketing agency consider establishing a net metering program, or modifying an existing program, to meet certain minimum Federal standards. Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish such standards for each such entity that has not established a net metering program conforming to such standards within two years after enactment of this Act.Sets forth minimum Federal standards for State and other net metering programs including: (1) metering and costs; (2) rates; and (3) safety and performance criteria.Authorizes States to establish additional requirements.Provides that a net metering credit under the net metering program shall not be considered a wholesale transaction for purposes of Federal or State law. 2025-08-19T17:28:44Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3089
107-s-1529 107 s 1529 National Energy Infrastructure Security Program Establishment Act Energy 2001-10-10 2001-10-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA] LA D L000550 0 National Energy Infrastructure Security Program Establishment Act - Directs the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security to establish the National Energy Infrastructure Security Program, which shall provide funds to States to implement approved State plans to provide security against threats to critical energy infrastructure facilities.Establishes the National Energy Infrastructure Security Trust Fund, and appropriates to it 50 percent of qualified Outer Continental Shelf revenues. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1529
107-hr-3037 107 hr 3037 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investment Act of 2001 Energy 2001-10-04 2001-10-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6] NJ D P000034 10 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investment Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a National Electric System Benefits Board, which in turn shall establish the" National Electric System Benefits Fund" to provide matching funds to States for the support of State system benefit programs relating to: (1) renewable energy sources; (2) assistance to low-income households in meeting home energy needs; (3) energy conservation and efficiency; or (4) research and development.Requires each retail electric supplier to submit annually to the Secretary renewable energy credits equal to the required annual percentage of the supplier's total kilowatt-hour sales to end-use customers in the preceding calendar year. Prescribes the amount of electricity which each supplier shall generate each year by renewable energy sources according to a mandatory renewable energy timetable. Prescribes guidelines for a program to issue, monitor the sale or exchange of, and track renewable energy credits.Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to mandate that a retail electric supplier, upon request, shall make net metering service available to any retail electric consumer that it currently serves or solicits for service.Instructs the Secretary to establish and promulgate a disclosure system that enables retail consumers to compare retail electric service offerings knowledgeably. Grants the Secretary full access to the records of all generation facilities, electricity wholesalers, and retail companies. 2025-08-19T17:30:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/3037
107-hr-2983 107 hr 2983 Price-Anderson Reauthorization Act of 2001 Energy 2001-10-02 2001-11-29 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 240. House Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] NM R W000789 8 Price-Anderson Reauthorization Act of 2001 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to extend from 2002 to 2017 the indemnification authority of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) with respect to certain licensees, Department of Energy (DOE) contractors, and nonprofit educational institutions, respectively.(Sec. 3) Increases the maximum amount of standard deferred premium that may be assessed a licensee following a nuclear incident.(Sec. 4) Specifies $10 billion as the aggregate amount by which the Secretary must indemnify DOE contractors above the amount of the financial protection required for each nuclear incident.(Sec. 5) Increases from $100 million to $500 million the indemnification limits for incidents outside the United States.(Sec. 6) Sets a deadline for status reports to Congress regarding contractor indemnification and limitation of liability.(Sec. 7) Requires an inflation adjustment to the indemnification limits at least once every five years.(Sec. 8) Instructs the NRC to consider a combination of modular reactors at a single site, each of which has between 100,000 and 300,000 electrical kilowatts (but a combined rated capacity of no more than 1.3 million kilowatts), as a single facility having a rated capacity of 100,000 electrical kilowatts or more.(Sec. 10) Prohibits any Federal contract or other arrangement which would impose liability on the U.S. Government for nuclear accidents occurring in connection with the design, construction, or operation of a production facility or utilization facility in any foreign country whose government has been identified as engaged in State sponsorship of terrorist activities (including certain governments identified by the Secretary of State to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism).(Sec.11) Instructs the NRC to establish a system to ensure: (1) that specified nuclear materials transferred or received from certain licensees and facilities be accompanied by a manifest describing the type and … 2025-04-07T13:41:10Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2983
107-hres-250 107 hres 250 Urging the Secretary of Energy to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Energy 2001-10-02 2001-10-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6] TX R B000213 1 States that the House of Representatives urges the Secretary of Energy to increase the capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to one billion barrels of crude oil, to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to its capacity as soon as practicable, and to consider purchasing from marginal wells that would otherwise cease production, consistent with current law. 2025-04-07T13:38:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/250
107-hr-2952 107 hr 2952 Powder River Basin Resource Development Act Energy 2001-09-25 2001-10-11 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] WY R C000962 0 Powder River Basin Resource Development Act of 2001 - Encourages Federal coal lessees and oil and gas developers, in any common area in the Powder River Basin, Wyoming, where a Federal coal lease overlaps all or a portion of an oil and gas lease or right to develop, to enter into a written agreement that details operations, and assigns or assesses costs or compensation for concurrent or sequential development of coal, natural gas, and oil in such area.Prescribes guidelines for petitions to a U.S. district court and court proceedings for relief and assignment of a development priority in the event that a Federal coal lessee and an oil and gas developer do not reach such an agreement.Declares that this Act does not serve as precedent for leasing for mineral development outside of any common area within or outside the Powder River Basin. 2025-08-19T17:30:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2952
107-hr-2924 107 hr 2924 To provide authority to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations to reduce vandalism and destruction of property, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-09-21 2001-11-28 Became Public Law No: 107-78. House Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-43] CA R C000059 0 Authorizes the Administrators of the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern Power Administration each to implement programs to reduce vandalism and destruction of property that is under their respective jurisdictions, and to provide rewards (including cash rewards) to individuals who provide information or evidence leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals causing damage to, or loss of, Federal property. Limits such reward to a value of $1,000. 2025-04-07T13:39:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2924
107-hres-238 107 hres 238 Condemning any price gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours and days after the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001. Energy 2001-09-14 2001-09-14 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] LA R T000058 41 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns any price gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours and days after the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001; and (2) urges the appropriate Federal and State agencies to investigate any incidents of such price gouging, and prosecute any violations of law discovered as a result of the investigations. 2025-04-07T13:38:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-resolution/238
107-s-1403 107 s 1403 Home Energy Generation Act Energy 2001-09-05 2001-09-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] WA D C000127 0 Home Energy Generation Act - Mandates that retail electric suppliers offer to make an electric energy meter capable of net metering available to retail customers that have installed energy generation units intended for net metering if the customer-generator's existing electrical meter cannot perform that function.Prescribes guidelines for: (1) net energy measurement and billing; (2) safety and performance standards; (3) limitations upon the maximum local distribution services to additional customer-generators; and (4) interconnection standards.Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations ensuring that simplified contracts will be used for the interconnection of electric energy by electric energy transmission or distribution systems and generating facilities that have a power production capacity not greater than 250 kilowatts. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1403
107-s-1358 107 s 1358 Federal Facility Energy Management Act of 2001 Energy 2001-08-03 2001-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8923-8929) Senate Sen. Bayh, Evan [D-IN] IN D B001233 0 Federal Facility Energy Management Act of 2001 - Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to provide that Federal building energy efficiency standards shall contain specifications that meet or exceed those of the International Residential Code.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to promulgate revised Federal building energy efficiency performance standards following prescribed guidelines.Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act (DOE) to establish within DOE the Office of Federal Energy Productivity.Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to mandate that each agency: (1) apply energy conservation measures to its Federal facilities so that specified energy reduction is implemented following prescribed calendar year percentages; (2) meter or submeter its energy use; and (3) procure specified energy efficient products. Instructs the Architect of the Capitol to develop and implement energy and water savings measures in congressional buildings. Declares that the aggregate annual payments by a Federal agency under an energy savings performance contract may take into account savings resulting from certain reduced costs of operation and maintenance.Establishes the Federal Energy Bank to make loans to Federal agencies to implement energy savings performance projects.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to prescribe: (1) minimum average fuel economy guidelines for the Federal vehicle fleet; and (2) operating parameters for the use of alternative fuels. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1358
107-s-1360 107 s 1360 To reauthorize the Price-Anderson provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Energy 2001-08-03 2001-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 3 Amends the Price-Anderson Act provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to reauthorize to: (1) August 1, 2012, mandatory indemnification of certain licensees with respect to nuclear incidents; and (2) August 1, 2008, certain reports to Congress by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Secretary of Energy with respect to the need to continue or modify the Price-Anderson Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1360
107-hr-2756 107 hr 2756 Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2001 Energy 2001-08-02 2001-08-20 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] TX D H000067 8 Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2001 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish, in areas currently available for Outer Continental Shelf leasing, a research, development, and demonstration program, implemented by the Research Organization (created by this Act), relating to ultra-deepwater natural gas and other petroleum exploration and production technologies.Directs the National Energy Technology Laboratory to: (1) implement long-term research programs into new natural gas and other petroleum exploration and production technologies and environmental mitigation technologies for production from unconventional and ultra-deepwater resources, including methane hydrates; and (2) conduct a research, development, and demonstration program of new technologies for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from unconventional and ultra-deepwater natural gas, or other petroleum exploration and production activities, including sub-sea floor carbon sequestration technologies.Directs the Secretary to establish an Advisory Committee to advise on selection of an organization to create the Research Organization. Prescribes a selection procedure.Requires the Research Organization to award research, development, and demonstration grants according to specified requirements.Establishes in the Treasury the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Gas Research Fund funded with Federal appropriations which shall be considered loans from the Treasury. 2025-08-19T17:30:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2756
107-hr-2757 107 hr 2757 To provide for the refund of certain overcharges for electricity in the Western States, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-08-02 2001-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36] CA D H000213 21 Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order the refund, with interest, of certain rates and charges associated with electric energy sales by public utilities between October 2, 2000, and June 20, 2001, that exceed just and reasonable rates as determined by the Commission.Restricts such refunds to sales of electric energy to regions encompassed by the Western Systems Coordinating Council of the North American Electric Reliability Council.Permits any affected State to bring an action in Federal District Court to enforce this Act. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2757
107-hr-2774 107 hr 2774 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Act of 2001 Energy 2001-08-02 2001-08-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth. House Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] WA D L000560 1 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Act of 2001 - Establishes the: (1) Renewable Energy Source Facility Guaranteed Loan Program to guarantee loans provided by private banking and investment institutions for qualified renewable energy source facilities; and (2) a Loan Guarantee Board to administer the Program. Sets forth loan guarantee terms and conditions. 2025-08-19T17:29:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2774
107-hr-2814 107 hr 2814 Interstate Transmission Act Energy 2001-08-02 2001-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] OH D S000094 1 Interstate Transmission Act- Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) prescribe standards for establishing rates for electricity transmission service; (2) instruct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to encourage innovative transmission pricing policies; and (3) provide for the establishment and enforcement of mandatory reliability standards to ensure reliable operation of the bulk-power system.Grants FERC enforcement jurisdiction.Prescribes procedural guidelines for FERC approval of: (1) applications competing for status as the Electric Reliability Organization; and (2) Organization standards. Requires users of the bulk-power system to comply with such standards.Mandates that: (1) the Organization take all appropriate steps to gain recognition in Canada and Mexico; and (2) the United States use its best efforts to enter into international agreements with the Governments of Canada and Mexico to effectuate compliance with Organization standards and its mission.Requires every system operator to be a member of the Organization and of the pertinent Affiliated Regional Reliability Entity.Confers responsibility upon each FERC-authorized regional transmission organization for maintaining the short-term reliability of the bulk-power system that it operates.Repeals the proscription against the disposition of public utility facilities.Authorizes FERC to promote voluntary development of regional transmission organizations.Provides for State and Federal authority to site transmission facilities.Amends the Public Utility Holding Company Act to exempt regional transmission organizations from its application.Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat as an involuntary conversion any sale or other disposition to an independent transmission company of the property of or stock or partnership interest in a corporation or partnership whose principal trade or business consists of providing electric transmission services, if the transaction is meant to implement FERC or State electric restructuring policy. 2025-08-19T17:32:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2814
107-s-1333 107 s 1333 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investment Act of 2001 Energy 2001-08-02 2001-12-17 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13353-13354) Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT] VT I J000072 5 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investment Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a National Electric System Benefits Board, which in turn shall establish the" National Electric System Benefits Fund" to provide matching funds to States for the support of State system benefit programs relating to: (1) renewable energy sources; (2) assisting low-income households in meeting home energy needs; (3) energy conservation and efficiency; or (4) research and development.Requires each retail electric supplier to submit annually to the Secretary renewable energy credits equal to the required annual percentage of the supplier's total kilowatt-hours sold to consumers during the preceding calendar year. Prescribes the amount of electricity which each supplier shall generate each year by renewable energy sources according to a mandatory renewable energy timetable. Prescribes guidelines for a program to issue, monitor the sale or exchange of, and track renewable energy credits.Mandates that an electric company shall allow a retail electric customer to interconnect and employ a net metering system.Instructs the Secretary to establish and promulgate a disclosure system that enables retail consumers to compare retail electric service offerings knowledgeably. Grants the Secretary full access to the records of all generation facilities, electricity wholesalers, and retail companies. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1333
107-sres-148 107 sres 148 A resolution Designating October 30, 2001, as "National Weatherization Day". Energy 2001-08-02 2001-08-02 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8771) Senate Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] DE D B000444 0 Designates October 30, 2001, as National Weatherization Day.Encourages: (1) families to learn about the benefits of weatherizing their homes, including energy conservation, money savings, and safer homes for their children; and (2) community action and service agencies, Federal, State, and local government agencies, and private sector partners to work together to promote the positive aspects of weatherizing our Nation's housing stock. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-resolution/148
107-s-1294 107 s 1294 Climate Change Risk Management Act of 2001 Energy 2001-08-01 2001-08-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8586-8590) Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 5 Climate Change Risk Management Act of 2001 - Revamps the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to direct the President to develop and implement a national strategy to manage the risks posed by potential climate change whose goal shall be consistent with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a long-term Climate Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment Program to foster technologies and practices that: (1) reduce or avoid anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases; (2) remove and sequester greenhouse gases from emissions streams; and (3) remove and sequester greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.Directs the Secretary to: (1) provide for a pilot program for financial assistance for qualifying international energy deployment projects; (2) assess the status and readiness (including potential commercialization) of each energy technology and any regulatory or market barriers to deployment; and (3) establish an information clearinghouse to facilitate the transfer and dissemination of the results of federally funded research and development activities being carried out on energy technology.Revises requirements for the national greenhouse gas emissions registry.Establishes in the Department of Energy an Office of Applied Energy Technology and Greenhouse Gas Management. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1294
107-hr-4 107 hr 4 Energy Policy Act of 2002 Energy 2001-07-27 2002-10-10 NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTIONS - Mr. Waxman notified the House of his intent to offer motions to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] LA R T000058 3 Energy Policy Act of 2002 - Division A: Reliable and Diverse Power Generation and Transmission - Title I: Regional Coordination - States it is Federal policy to encourage States to coordinate their energy policies on a regional basis in order to provide reliable, affordable energy services to the public while minimizing the impact of providing energy services on communities and the environment. Instructs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to: (1) provide technical assistance to such State regional organizations; and (2) convene an annual conference to promote regional coordination on energy policy and infrastructure issues.Title II: Electricity - Subtitle A: Amendments to the Federal Power Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) mandate that a holding company in a holding company system that includes a transmitting utility or an electric utility company acquire authorization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) prior to purchasing, acquiring, merging or consolidating, with certain utilities; and (2) empower FERC to approve or revoke market-based rates; and (3) authorize FERC to require unregulated transmitting utilities to provide open access transmission.(Sec. 206) Grants FERC jurisdiction over an electric reliability organization, any regional entities, and all users, owners and operators of the bulk-power system, for purposes of approving and enforcing compliance with reliability standards. Prescribes implementation guidelines.(Sec. 207) Instructs FERC to: (1) issue rules establishing an electronic information system that timely disseminates the availability and price of wholesale electric energy and transmission services; and (2) ensure that transmitting utilities provide transmission service to intermittent generators so as not to unduly prejudice or disadvantage such generators.Subtitle B: Amendments to the Public Utility Holding Company Act - Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2002 - Repeals the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935. Prescribes implementation guidelines for Federa… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4
107-hr-2626 107 hr 2626 Clean Coal Power Initiative Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-25 2001-07-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 0 Clean Coal Power Initiative Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) carry out programs of research on and development, demonstration, and commercial application of clean coal technologies, and other specified coal and related technologies; and (2) perform an assessment that establishes cost and performance goals for such programs for specified five-year periods. 2025-08-19T17:31:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2626
107-hr-2606 107 hr 2606 Coal Gasification Commercial Demonstration Project Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-24 2001-08-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] WV R C001047 0 Coal Gasification Commercial Demonstration Project Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) make a grant for a project to demonstrate the commercial viability of a specified new coal gasification combined cycle technology plant, to be located in Kanawha County, West Virginia (or any adjacent county); and (2) provide loan guarantees to the grant recipient.Sets forth project approval and implementation guidelines to comport with the Clean Air Act.Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow as an investment tax credit: (1) a qualifying coal gasification technology facility credit; and (2) a credit for production from a qualifying coal gasification technology facility.. 2025-08-19T17:30:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2606
107-s-1231 107 s 1231 Electricity Information, Disclosure, Efficiency, and Accountability Act Energy 2001-07-24 2001-07-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Electricity Information, Disclosure, Efficiency, and Accountability Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to instruct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations requiring each system operator to establish a standardized information system that provides access (including access on the Internet) to: (1) bulk-power system operating data for all users of the bulk-power system, State regulatory authorities, and the public; and (2) market-bid data for designated persons.Provides for protection of commercially sensitive data upon petition of a bulk-power system user.Restricts disclosure of bidder identity to duly authorized State and Federal regulatory agencies. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1231
107-hr-2587 107 hr 2587 Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-23 2001-08-13 For Further Action See H.R.4. House Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] LA R T000058 1 Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001 - Title I: Energy Conservation Subtitle A: Reauthorization of Federal Energy Conservation Programs - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to reauthorize through FY 2006 specified Federal Energy Conservation Programs including: (1) promotion of export of energy efficient products; (2) energy conservation standards for new buildings; (3) the Federal Energy Management Program; (4) energy efficient lighting and building centers; (5) energy efficiency labeling for windows and window systems; (6) energy efficiency for commercial office equipment; (7) energy efficiency information for luminaires; (8) energy efficiency in industrial facilities; and (9) process-oriented industrial energy efficiency.Subtitle B: Federal Leadership in Energy Conservation - Expands the purposes of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (NEPCA) to include Federal Government promotion of production, supply, and marketing of energy efficiency products and services, and the production, supply, and marketing of unconventional and renewable energy resources.(Sec. 121) Revises energy performance requirements for Federal buildings through FY 2020.Authorizes appropriations through FY 2010 for studies by the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to identify and encourage production and marketing of energy efficiency products and services, and of unconventional and renewable energy resources.Prescribes implementation guidelines for: (1) Federal agency acquisition of only Energy Star products when purchasing energy-using products; and (2) metering and submetering of all energy-using Federal buildings (including buildings owned by the legislative and judicial branch).Requires each Federal agency to conduct energy management reviews and to implement measures to achieve the potential efficiency and renewable savings identified in such reviews.(Sec. 122) Revises the meaning of cost savings in Federal Energy Savings Performance Contracts. Treats reduction in the cost of water and replacement facilitie… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2587
107-s-1211 107 s 1211 Renewable Energy Production Incentive Reform Act Energy 2001-07-20 2001-07-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] WA D C000127 3 Renewable Energy Production Incentive Reform Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to modify renewable energy production incentive payment guidelines to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from establishing criteria or procedures that have the effect of assigning to incentive payment applications a higher or lower priority for eligibility or allocation of appropriated funds on the basis of the energy source proposed.Redefines a qualified renewable energy facility as one: (1) owned by certain tax-exempt electricity-generating cooperatives, certain public utilities, governmental entities, or an Indian tribal government; and (2) which may involve electricity generation by landfill gas or incremental hydropower. Repeals the requirement that a facility be owned by a State or local government or instrumentality, or by a nonprofit electrical cooperative.Extends through FY 2013 the deadline for first use of a facility eligible for incentive payments. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1211
107-s-1213 107 s 1213 STEP Act Energy 2001-07-20 2001-07-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] WA D C000127 0 Savings Through Energy Productivity Act, or the STEP Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the STEP Emergency Rebate Program (STEP), under which the Secretary makes grants to eligible utilities to pay the costs of providing rebates or credits against the amounts of electric bills of customers that reduce the amount of electric energy consumed.Establishes the STEP Fund in the Treasury. Instructs the Secretary to establish a program making no-interest loans to utilities and nonprofit organizations to pay up to 100 percent of the cost of an energy productivity project. Requires an annual accounting by loan recipients. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1213
107-hr-2544 107 hr 2544 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to offer federally financed, interest-free loans to public schools, municipalities, and local governments for the purchase of hybrid electric or other high-efficiency vehicles, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-07-18 2001-07-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] NY R G000212 0 Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to offer federally-financed, interest-free loans to local educational agencies, public institutions of higher education, municipalities, and local governments for the purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (with a fuel-efficient gasoline engine assisted by an electric motor) or high-efficiency vehicles (that use a fuel other than gasoline or diesel fuel). 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2544
107-hr-2516 107 hr 2516 Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Leadership Act Energy 2001-07-17 2001-07-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] WI D B000177 14 Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Leadership Act - Requires Federal agencies to acquire central air conditioners and heat pumps that meet or exceed specified standards.Subjects to such standards any central air conditioner or heat pump: (1) acquired for use by the Federal Government in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, or New Mexico after September 30, 2001; and (2) acquired for use by the Federal Government at any location after January 1, 2003.Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to modify such standards, but precludes standards less stringent than those established by this Act. 2025-08-19T17:31:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2516
107-hr-2518 107 hr 2518 Clean Green School Bus Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-17 2001-07-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 1 Clean Green School Bus Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a pilot grants award program for the acquisition of alternative fuel school buses nationwide through school bus replacement and fleet expansion grants; and (2) a fuel cell bus development and demonstration program with private sector fuel cell bus developers for fuel cell-powered school buses. 2025-08-19T17:29:18Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2518
107-s-1187 107 s 1187 A bill to provide for the management of environmental matters at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Kentucky, through the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management. Energy 2001-07-17 2001-07-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] KY R B001066 0 Instructs the Secretary of Energy to provide for the management of environmental matters pertaining to the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant.( Kentucky), through the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1187
107-hr-2496 107 hr 2496 Distributed Power Hybrid Energy Act Energy 2001-07-12 2001-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] CO D U000038 0 Distributed Power Hybrid Energy Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) develop and transmit to Congress a distributed power hybrid systems strategy (involving two or more independent electric energy sources of usually ten megawatts or less each, located close to a residential, commercial, or industrial load center, including reciprocating engines, turbines, microturbines, fuel cells, solar electric systems, wind energy systems, biomass power systems, geothermal power systems, or electrical components of cogeneration systems); and (2) implement and integrate such strategy with other activities of the Department of Energy Office of Distributed Energy Resources. 2025-08-19T17:28:06Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2496
107-hr-2499 107 hr 2499 To terminate funding for the Fast Flux Test Facility at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington. Energy 2001-07-12 2001-09-26 Executive Comment Requested from DOE. House Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] OR D W000793 0 Prohibits the Secretary of Energy from making any expenditure, for any fiscal year beginning with FY 2003, for the continued operation of the Fast Flux Test Facility at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington.Permits the use of funds for decommissioning, clean-up, removal of waste, treating of waste, or dismantling of such Test Facility. 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2499
107-hr-2460 107 hr 2460 Comprehensive Energy Research and Technology Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-11 2001-07-31 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 9 Comprehensive Energy Research and Technology Act of 2001 - Enumerates goals for energy research, development, demonstration and commercial application programs targeting the following areas: (1) energy conservation and efficiency with respect to the building technology, state, and community sector, the industry sector, power technologies, and the transportation sector; (2) renewable energy targeting hydrogen research, bioenergy, geothermal technology development, hydropower, concentrating solar power, photovoltaic energy systems, solar building technology research, wind energy systems, electric energy systems and storage, international renewable energy and renewable energy production incentive programs, and renewable program support; (3) nuclear energy; (4) fossil energy; and (5) science.(Sec. 4) Instructs the Secretary of Energy (the Secretary) to perform an assessment that establishes measurable cost and performance-based goals for specified five-year periods for programs authorized by this Act.(Sec. 7) Expresses the sense of Congress that the funding of the various programs authorized by titles I through IV of this Act should remain in the same proportion to each other as provided in this Act, regardless of the total amount of funding made available for them.Title I: Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency - Subtitle A: Alternative Fuel Vehicles - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary to establish an alternative fuel vehicle competitive grant pilot program for State and local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities. Defines alternative fuel vehicle as a motor vehicle powered in whole or in part by electricity, liquefied natural gas, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen, methanol or ethanol, or propane. Authorizes appropriations.Subtitle B: Distributed Power Hybrid Energy Systems - Directs the Secretary to develop and transmit to Congress a strategy for distributed power hybrid systems which incorporates a research, demonstration, and co… 2025-04-07T13:41:35Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2460
107-hr-2475 107 hr 2475 Fair Disbursement of Offshore Oil Revenue Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-11 2001-07-19 Executive Comment Requested from Interior. House Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45] CA R R000409 0 Fair Disbursement of Offshore Oil Revenue Act of 2001 - Establishes in the Treasury the Coastal Communities Outer Continental Shelf Receipt Fund.Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) pay into the Fund certain revenues attributable to an Outer Continental Shelf lease, any part of which is within 200 geographical miles of the coast line; and (2) pay annually from the Fund to each coastal State one-half, and its coastal counties the other half, of such revenues as may be attributable to that State.Conditions receipt of such funds upon annual enactment by the affected coastal State and related coastal county of the legislation necessary to provide any permits required for onshore facilities needed to support offshore oil or gas development or production in the pertinent area.Prohibits disbursement of funds to a coastal State or county that fails to enact such legislation. Requires the Secretary to take such failure into consideration before offering additional leases for sale in the offshore area adjacent to such jurisdiction.Requires each State to use such funds for leasing and permitting administrative costs, and for environmental, natural resource, and educational projects. 2025-08-19T17:32:43Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2475
107-hr-2478 107 hr 2478 Comprehensive Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2001 Energy 2001-07-11 2001-07-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] CA D W000738 22 Comprehensive Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Act of 2001 - Sets forth a statutory framework to implement U.S. policy for research, development, demonstration and commercial applications programs designed to enable 20 percent of domestic energy from stationary sources to be generated from nonhydropower renewable energy sources by 2020. Prescribes requirements for: (1) such programs in renewable energy, energy efficiency, biomass energy, and aeronautical system energy efficiency; and (2) a National Building Performance Initiative.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) provide private sector commercialization assistance for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; (2) establish a fuel cell technologies demonstration program; and (3) establish a National Electric System Public Benefits Board to administer a National Electric System Public Benefits Fund.Establishes the High Performance Schools grant program.Amends Federal transportation law to mandate: (1) increased vehicle fuel economy standards; and (2) a national tire fuel efficiency program.Establishes the Energy Star program to promote cost-effective energy-efficient products and buildings.Prescribes requirements for: (1) Federal electric power purchases; (2) Federal buildings energy efficiency; (3) guaranteed energy savings; and (4) Federal use of Energy Star standards.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax credits for: (1) certain energy efficient business property; (2) the manufacture of energy efficient appliances; (3) construction of a new energy-efficient home; (4) energy efficiency improvements to existing homes; (5) residential solar, wind, and fuel cell energy property; and (6) purchase of Energy Star products. Allows a deduction for energy-efficient commercial building property expenditures.Prescribes depreciation requirements for: (1) distributed power property; and (2) property used in electricity transmission. Increases the credit rate for electricity produced from renewable and waste products. Treats facilities using ba… 2025-08-19T17:29:51Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2478
107-s-1166 107 s 1166 Next Generation Lighting Initiative Act Energy 2001-07-11 2001-07-18 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] NM D B000468 1 Next Generation Lighting Initiative Act - Establishes the Next Generation Lighting Initiative as a research, development, and demonstration program on organic and inorganic white light emitting diodes.Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish the Next Generation Lighting Initiative Planning Board to study development and implementation strategies for such diodes; (2) solicit establishment of a Next Generation Lighting Initiative Consortium to initiate and manage basic and manufacturing related research contracts on such diodes; and (3) make grants for research, development, and demonstration projects related to those diodes.States that consortium members shall have royalty-free nonexclusive rights to use intellectual property derived from consortium research conducted under this Act. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1166
107-hr-2436 107 hr 2436 Energy Security Act Energy 2001-07-10 2001-07-25 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 95. House Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] UT R H000172 8 Energy Security Act - Title I: General Protections for Energy Supply and Security - Mandates: (1) a review and report by certain Federal agencies on whether rights-of-way for transportation across Federal lands of energy supplies or transmission of electricity can be authorized for new or additional capacity; (2) an inventory of the solar, wind, coal, and geothermal energy production potential of all Federal public lands (other than national park and wilderness lands) by the Secretaries of the Interior, of Agriculture, and of Energy, including restrictions and impediments to development; (3) Federal agency review of regulations to determine barriers for emerging energy-efficient technologies; and (4) establishment of an administrative interagency task force to develop an interagency agreement to expedite environmental review and permitting of natural gas pipeline projects.(Sec. 105) Expresses the sense of Congress that Federal land managing agencies should enhance the use of energy efficient technologies in the management of natural resources.Instructs the Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture, respectively, to seek to incorporate energy efficient technologies in the buildings, public lands, and resources within their purview, including the use of energy efficient vehicles.Title II: Oil and Gas Development - Subtitle A: Offshore Oil and Gas - Royalty Relief Extension Act of 2001 - Mandates: (1) use of a specified bidding system under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for certain oil and gas lease sales occurring within two years after enactment of this Act located in the Western and Central Planning Area of the Gulf of Mexico; and (2) a National Academy of Sciences assessment and report to Congress regarding existing Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas resources, including recommendations for increased production.Subtitle B: Improvement to Federal Oil and Gas Management - Federal Oil and Gas Lease Management Improvement Demonstration Program Act of 2001 - Mandates a joint study and report to Congress … 2025-04-07T13:41:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2436
107-s-1147 107 s 1147 A bill to amend title X and title XI of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Energy 2001-06-29 2001-07-12 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] OK R N000102 1 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to authorize increased appropriations for reimbursement of thorium licensees.Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to mandate increased deposits for the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1147
107-hr-2358 107 hr 2358 Bioenergy Act of 2001 Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6] MD R B000208 10 Bioenergy Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to conduct environmental research and development, scientific and energy research, development, and demonstration, and commercial application of energy technology programs, projects, and activities related to bioenergy, including biopower energy systems, biofuels energy systems, and integrated bioenergy research and development (including biofuels).Authorizes appropriations for biopower energy systems, biofuels energy systems, and integrated bioenergy research and development.Mandates specified cost-sharing commitments from non-Federal sources. 2025-08-19T17:31:59Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2358
107-hr-2365 107 hr 2365 National Electricity and Environmental Technology Research and Development Act Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12] IL D C000794 11 National Electricity and Environmental Technology Research and Development Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) perform an assessment that establishes cost and performance goals with respect to technologies that would permit the continued cost-competitive use of coal for electricity generation, as chemical feedstocks, and as transportation fuel in 2007, 2015, and 2020; (2) biennially transmit to Congress the results of a study to identify technologies capable of achieving specified cost and performance goals; and (3) carry out under specified Federal law a program of research on and development, demonstration, and commercial application of coal-based technologies.Directs the Secretary to establish a clean coal power commercial applications initiative to demonstrate commercial applications of advanced coal-based technologies for new or existing power plants, including coproduction plants. Provides for financial assistance to initiative projects. 2025-08-19T17:30:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2365
107-hr-2382 107 hr 2382 To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania. Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18] PA D D000482 0 Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence construction of a specified hydroelectric project in Pennsylvania for three consecutive two-year periods.Allows for reinstatement of an expired license. 2025-01-15T18:51:50Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2382
107-hr-2399 107 hr 2399 Federal Facilities Emergency Power Supply Act of 2001 Energy 2001-06-28 2001-06-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5] MO D M000316 1 Federal Facilities Emergency Power Supply Act of 2001 - Instructs the Administrator of the General Services Administration to identify all potential electrical capacity at Federal facilities available from existing installed backup generators, and to report the results to the Secretary of Energy and the Congress. 2025-08-19T17:31:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2399
107-hr-2407 107 hr 2407 Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act Energy 2001-06-28 2001-08-01 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 0 Federal Photovoltaic Utilization Act - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to authorize the Administrator of General Services to establish a photovoltaic energy commercialization program for the procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for electric production in new and existing public buildings, with a purpose of attaining the goal of 20,000 systems in public buildings contained in the Federal Government's Million Solar Roof Initiative of 1997.Requires the Administrator and the Secretary of Energy to jointly establish a photovoltaic solar energy systems evaluation program to evaluate such systems required in public buildings. 2025-08-19T17:30:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2407
107-hr-2418 107 hr 2418 To amend title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and for other purposes. Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-20] IL R S000364 4 Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to authorize increased appropriations for reimbursement of thorium licensees.Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to mandate increased deposits for the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund. 2025-04-07T13:41:47Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2418
107-hr-2423 107 hr 2423 Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001 Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Thune, John [R-SD-At Large] SD R T000250 18 Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2001 - Mandates that motor vehicle fuel introduced into commerce in calendar year 2002 and beyond be composed of specified percentages of renewable fuel.Prescribes procedural guidelines for: (1) adjustments to such percentages if the Secretary of Energy determines that an inadequate domestic supply or distribution capacity exists; and (2) a renewable fuel credit program.Empowers the Secretary to impose civil penalties and bring a civil action in Federal district court for non-compliance with this Act. 2025-08-19T17:29:58Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2423
107-s-1130 107 s 1130 Fusion Energy Sciences Act of 2001 Energy 2001-06-28 2001-07-18 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] ID R C000858 2 Fusion Energy Sciences Act of 2001 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) develop a plan for U.S. construction of a magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment; (2) request a plan review for Congress by the National Academy of Sciences; and (3) develop and transmit to Congress a plan for the Fusion Energy Sciences Program and for the magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment.Authorizes the Secretary to develop a plan for U.S. participation in an international burning plasma experiment: (1) whose construction is highly likely; and (2) where Federal participation is cost effective relative to the cost and scientific benefits of a domestic experiment. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1130
107-hr-2326 107 hr 2326 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2001 Energy 2001-06-27 2001-07-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 5 Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an alternative fuel vehicle energy demonstration and commercial application of energy technology competitive grant pilot program to provide not more than 15 grants to State governments, local governments, or metropolitan transportation authorities to acquire alternative fuel vehicles. 2025-08-19T17:30:19Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2326
107-hr-2331 107 hr 2331 Energy Market Monitoring Act Energy 2001-06-27 2001-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. House Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] CA R H000789 3 Energy Market Monitoring Act - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to: (1) direct the Comptroller General to monitor and evaluate the functions and activities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and (2) subject to the Comptroller's jurisdiction any owner or operator of facilities or business premises subject to FERC jurisdiction . Grants the Comptroller General enforcement powers. 2025-08-19T17:29:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/2331

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