3.0.0 2950 2023-01-12T17:52:54Z 2023-01-12T17:52:54Z House H HR 2007-06-28 110 hsag00 Agriculture Committee House Standing hsag15 Forestry Subcommittee Referred to 2008-04-25T18:35:27Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:08:10Z hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee House Standing hsed14 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Referred to 2007-09-11T21:05:01Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:15Z hsas00 Armed Services Committee House Standing hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee Referred to 2007-07-25T15:30:31Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:08:00Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy20 Energy Subcommittee Referred to 2007-07-13T16:37:39Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:10Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii06 Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Referred to 2007-07-11T19:28:43Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:25Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw14 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-29T20:30:25Z hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-29T20:24:50Z hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-29T20:24:32Z hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-29T20:24:17Z hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-29T20:24:04Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:20Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Referred to 2007-06-28T19:36:46Z Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:05Z hlig00 Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee House Select Referred to 2007-06-28T14:08:05Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:50Z hssm00 Small Business Committee House Standing Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:45Z hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee House Standing Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:40Z hsba00 Financial Services Committee House Standing Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:35Z hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee House Standing Referred to 2007-06-28T14:07:30Z Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 110 1419 S 2007-05-17 Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6272-6301) Text similarities House 2008-04-25 hsag15 Forestry Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. Committee 2007-09-11 hsed14 Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Committee 2007-07-25 hsas02 Military Personnel Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Committee 2007-07-13 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Committee 2007-07-11 hsii06 Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Committee 2007-06-29 hspw14 Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. Committee 2007-06-29 hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Committee 2007-06-29 hspw12 Highways and Transit Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. Committee 2007-06-29 hspw13 Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. Committee 2007-06-29 hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Committee 2007-06-28 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hlig00 Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsas00 Armed Services Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssm00 Small Business Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsfa00 Foreign Affairs Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsba00 Financial Services Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Accountability Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsed00 Education and the Workforce Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2007-06-28 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Small Business, the Judiciary, Armed Services, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2007-06-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2007-06-28 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress W000789 Rep. 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Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a competitive infrastructure pilot grant program for renewable fuels; (2) at least 11 bioresearch centers for systems biology; (3) grants for renewable fuel production research and development in certain states; (4) grants to Indian tribes and local governments for infrastructure for transportation of biomass to local biorefineries; and (5) a biorefinery information center.

Authorizes loan guarantees for advanced biofuel projects.

Directs the Secretary and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish jointly a public alternative fuel database and related standard reference materials.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to prescribe a fuel tank cap labeling requirement.

Directs the President to promulgate a national biodiesel fuel quality standard.

Requires transitional assistance payments to farmers who plant dedicated energy crops for a local cellulosic refinery.

Directs the President to establish a grant program for research and development in support of low-carbon fuels.

Requires the Secretary to study and report to Congress on: (1) advanced biofuels technologies; (2) increased consumption of ethanol-blended gasoline with higher levels of ethanol; (3) ethanol pipeline feasibility; (4) optimization of flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel; (5) credits for use of renewable electricity in electric vehicles; (6) engine durability associated with the use of biodiesel; (7) streamlined lifecycle analysis tools for the evaluation of renewable carbon content of biofuels; (8) the effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on off-road vehicles; and (9) offshore wind resources.

Directs the President to study and report to Congress on incentives for renewable fuels.

Directs the Secretary to establish a grant program for production of advanced biofuels.

Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences for two studies on the effects of increased domestic renewable fuel use.

Requires the EPA Administrator to: (1) study whether the renewable fuel volumes required by this Act will adversely impact air quality as a result of changes in vehicle and engine emissions of regulated air pollutants; and (2) promulgate regulations to implement appropriate mitigation (anti-backsliding) measures.

Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary to take specified actions to: (1) promote advanced lighting technologies; (2) expedite new energy efficiency standards; (3) promote high efficiency vehicles and advanced batteries; (4) set energy efficiency goals; (5) promote federal leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy; (6) assist state and local governments in energy efficiency; and (7) promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy.

United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out a research, development, and demonstration program to support the U.S. ability to remain globally competitive in energy storage systems for motor transportation and electricity transmission and distribution; (2) establish an Energy Storage Advisory Council; and (3) establish up to four energy storage research centers.

Establishes a National Commission on Energy Independence.

Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out research to develop new approaches to capture and store, recycle, or reuse carbon dioxide.

Requires the Architect of the U.S. Capitol to establish a competitive Capitol power plant carbon dioxide emissions demonstration program.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish within the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a program of scientific research on abrupt climate change.

Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of General Services (GSA Administrator) to accelerate the use of more cost-effective technologies and practices and geothermal heat pumps at General Services Administration (GSA) facilities.

Requires the EPA Administrator to establish a demonstration grant program to assist local governments to deploy such technologies in their government buildings.

Directs the GSA Administrator to install a photovoltaic system at the Department of Energy headquarters building in Washington, D.C.

High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 - Directs the GSA Administrator to appoint a Director who shall establish an Office of High-Performance Green Buildings (OHPGB) to conduct research and development to move the federal government toward construction of high-performance green buildings.

Directs the EPA Administrator to make grants to state agencies for healthy school environments.

Requires the OHPGB Director to: (1) identify incentives to encourage federal government use of green buildings and related technology; and (2) establish guidelines to implement a demonstration project related to OHPGB goals.

Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to: (1) prescribe average fuel economy standards for automobiles and commercial medium-heavy or heavy-duty on-highway vehicles; (2) issue a vehicle safety compatibility standard and biodiesel standards; (3) establish a national tire efficiency consumer information program and an Advanced Battery Initiative; and (4) carry out an alternative fuels grant program and an alternative fuel vehicle action plan.

Authorizes a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) credit trading program.

Establishes an Energy Security Fund.

Directs the Secretaries of Transportation and of Energy to study jointly and report to Congress on the adequacy of transportation of domestically-produced renewable fuel by railroads and other modes of transportation.

Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act - Prohibits any price gouging with respect to crude oil gasoline or petroleum distillates during presidentially declared energy emergencies, related market manipulation, and reporting of false price information to federal agencies. Authorizes the President to declare a federal energy emergency in certain circumstances. Provides for mandatory enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and discretionary enforcement by state Attorneys General.

Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007 - Urges the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, immediately to: (1) seek to establish and expand strategic energy partnerships with the governments of major energy producers and major energy consumers, and with governments of other countries; (2) establish a petroleum crisis response mechanism or mechanisms with the governments of China and India; and (3) seek to establish such a mechanism for the Western Hemisphere, as well as a Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum.

No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007, or NOPEC - Makes it unlawful for any foreign state (or instrumentality or agent) to act collectively or in combination with any other foreign state (or instrumentality or agent) or any other person to limit oil or natural gas production or distribution, set or maintain related prices, or otherwise restrain trade for oil, natural gas, or any petroleum product when such action has a direct, substantial, and reasonably foreseeable effect on the U.S. market. Authorizes civil enforcement under the antitrust laws.

Allocates contingent costs associated with U.S. participation by the United States in the international nuclear liability compensation system established by the Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage.

Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the effect of private wire laws on the development of combined heat and power facilities.

Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable portfolio standard.

]]> Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 Display Title Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 Official Title as Introduced To reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill High-Performance Green Buildings Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill Public Buildings Cost Reduction Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced for portions of this bill NOPEC Introduced in House 2007-06-28T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr2950ih/xml/BILLS-110hr2950ih.xml 2008-04-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. 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.