3.0.0 5646 2023-01-31T21:11:58Z 2023-01-31T21:11:58Z House H HR 2006-06-20 109 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2006-12-08T01:53:21Z Referred to 2006-08-04T04:36:00Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing Reported by 2006-06-29T03:16:33Z Referred to 2006-06-20T13:30:51Z H. Rept. 109-538 A bill to study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. 109 3684 S 2006-09-08 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9242) Related bill CRS 2006-12-20 Became Public Law No: 109-431. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2006-12-20 Became Public Law No: 109-431. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2006-12-20 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2006-12-20 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2006-12-11 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2006-12-11 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2006-12-07 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2006-12-07 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2006-12-07 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2006-12-07 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11537-11543) Discharge 2006-12-07 Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11537-11543) Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2006-08-04 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2006-07-13 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2006-07-12 15:30:12 The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2990. Floor H38900 2 House floor actions 2006-07-12 15:30:11 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2006-07-12 15:30:10 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll no. 369). (text: CR 7/11/2006 H5001-5002) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 369 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll369.xml House 109 2006-07-12T19:30:10Z 2 2006-07-12 15:30:10 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 4 (Roll no. 369).(text: CR 7/11/2006 H5001-5002) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 369 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2006/roll369.xml House 109 2006-07-12T19:30:10Z 2 2006-07-12 15:22:46 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5094-5095) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2006-07-11 13:55:00 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until July 12. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2006-07-11 13:42:49 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5646. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-07-11 13:42:47 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5001-5003) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2006-07-11 13:42:31 Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2006-06-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00302 2006-06-28 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-538. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2006-06-28 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-538. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2006-06-20 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2006-06-20 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2006-06-20 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress R000572 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] Mike Rogers R MI 8 N 2006-06-22T04:00:00Z H.R. 5646, A bill to study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States http://www.cbo.gov/publication/17895 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 20, 2006</p> 2006-06-22T04:00:00Z H.R. 5646, A bill to study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States https://www.cbo.gov/publication/17895 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 20, 2006 Public Law 109-431 Energy Commerce Computer industry Computers Congressional reporting requirements Cost control Data banks Economics and Public Finance Energy consumption Energy demand Energy efficiency Energy supplies Finance and Financial Sector Fuel cells Government Operations and Politics Government procurement Governmental investigations Quality of products Science, Technology, Communications Superconductivity Energy 00 2006-06-20 Introduced in House 2006-07-12T14:14:24Z Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise.

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

]]> 79 2006-06-28 Reported to House without amendment 2006-07-12T14:36:59Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise.

Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration to the use of energy efficient microchips and servers designed to provide energy efficient computing and reduce the costs associated with large and medium scale data centers; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings available through the adoption of energy efficient data centers and servers; (4) an overview of current government incentives offered for energy efficient products and services; and (5) recommendations for incentives and voluntary programs to encourage the use of energy efficient data centers and computing.

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

]]> 36 2006-07-12 Passed House amended 2006-07-31T23:23:12Z Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise.

Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration to the use of energy efficient microchips and servers designed to provide energy efficient computing and reduce the costs associated with large and medium scale data centers; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings available through the adoption of energy efficient data centers and servers; (4) analysis of the potential impacts of energy efficiency on product performance; (5) analysis of the potential cost savings and benefits to the energy supply chain through the use of stationary fuel cells for backup power and distributed generation; (6) an overview of current government incentives offered for energy efficient products and services; (7) recommendations for incentives and voluntary programs to encourage the use of energy efficient data centers and computing; and (8) an opportunity for stakeholders to comment and provide information on the study.

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

]]> 82 2006-12-07 Passed Senate without amendment 2007-01-23T15:01:45Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 12, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise.

Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration to the use of energy efficient microchips and servers designed to provide energy efficient computing and reduce the costs associated with large and medium scale data centers; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings available through the adoption of energy efficient data centers and servers; (4) analysis of the potential impacts of energy efficiency on product performance; (5) analysis of the potential cost savings and benefits to the energy supply chain through the use of stationary fuel cells for backup power and distributed generation; (6) an overview of current government incentives offered for energy efficient products and services; (7) recommendations for incentives and voluntary programs to encourage the use of energy efficient data centers and computing; and (8) an opportunity for stakeholders to comment and provide information on the study.

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

]]> 49 2006-12-20 Public Law 2007-05-31T00:27:18Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 12, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Energy Star program, to analyze and report to Congress on the growth and energy consumption of computer data centers by the federal government and private enterprise.

Requires such study to include: (1) growth trends associated with data centers and the utilization of servers in the federal government and private sector; (2) analysis of the industry migration to the use of energy efficient microchips and servers designed to provide energy efficient computing and reduce the costs associated with large and medium scale data centers; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings available through the adoption of energy efficient data centers and servers; (4) analysis of the potential impacts of energy efficiency on product performance; (5) analysis of the potential cost savings and benefits to the energy supply chain through the use of stationary fuel cells for backup power and distributed generation; (6) an overview of current government incentives offered for energy efficient products and services; (7) recommendations for incentives and voluntary programs to encourage the use of energy efficient data centers and computing; and (8) an opportunity for stakeholders to comment and provide information on the study.

Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the United States' best interest for purchasers of computer servers to give high priority to energy efficiency as a factor in determining best value and performance for purchases of servers.

]]> To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. Display Title To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. Official Title as Introduced To study and promote the use of energy efficient computer servers in the United States. Introduced in House IH Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-109hr5646enr/xml/BILLS-109hr5646enr.xml Referred in Senate 2006-08-04T04:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2006-07-12T04:00:00Z Reported in House 2006-06-28T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-109hr5646rh/xml/BILLS-109hr5646rh.xml Introduced in House 2006-06-20T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-109hr5646ih/xml/BILLS-109hr5646ih.xml 2006-12-21T04:59:59Z Public Law 2006-12-20 Became Public Law No: 109-431. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.