Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3585) to guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes.

3.0.0 3585 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House H HR 2009-09-16 111 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing sseg01 Energy Subcommittee Hearings by 2009-12-08T19:26:06Z Referred to 2009-10-26T18:51:57Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy20 Energy Subcommittee Reported by 2009-09-30T15:33:35Z Markup by 2009-09-30T15:33:20Z Referred to 2009-09-21T15:49:42Z Reported by 2009-10-15T20:54:54Z Markup by 2009-10-07T20:47:19Z Referred to 2009-09-16T14:00:45Z H. Rept. 111-302 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3585) to guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes. 111 846 HRES 2009-10-22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 12:12:29 Procedurally-related House 2009-12-08 sseg01 Energy Subcommittee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. Committee 2009-10-26 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2009-10-22 16:20:12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 16:20:11 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 106 (Roll no. 807). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 807 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll807.xml House 111 2009-10-22T20:20:11Z 1 2009-10-22 16:20:11 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 310 - 106 (Roll no. 807). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 807 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll807.xml House 111 2009-10-22T20:20:11Z 1 2009-10-22 16:03:50 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H11602-11604) Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 16:03:49 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11621) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 16:02:44 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3585. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 15:01:50 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 15:01:49 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11617-11621) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 14:05:58 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3585 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 14:05:57 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 14:05:56 Mr. Gordon (TN) moved that the Committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:59:15 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (NY) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:58:38 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Himes amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:54:17 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Himes amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:53:58 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Heinrich amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Heinrich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:49:54 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Heinrich amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:49:52 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Titus amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Titus demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:43:53 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Titus amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:43:51 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Klein (FL) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Klein (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:37:31 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Klein (FL) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:31:21 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marshall amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:30:49 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kaptur amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Gordon demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:22:32 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kaptur amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:16:32 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cardoza amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:09:57 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:09:55 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and announced by voice vote that the noes had prevailed. Mr Broun (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:58:08 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Broun (GA) amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:50:59 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 846, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Gordon amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:20:44 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3585. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:20:43 The Speaker designated the Honorable Gregorio Sablan to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:20:42 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 846 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:20:41 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:20:40 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 846. (consideration: CR H11596-11616) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:12:28 Rule H. Res. 846 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2009-10-20 18:53:16 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 846 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3585 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. All points of order against consideration of he bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2009-10-15 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 169. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00169 2009-10-15 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-302. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-10-15 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-302. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-10-07 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2009-10-07 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2009-09-30 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . Committee 2009-09-30 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2009-09-21 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Committee 2009-09-16 Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-09-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2009-09-16 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress G000554 Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] Gabrielle Giffords D AZ 8 N G000309 Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] BART GORDON D TN 6 2009-09-25 False T000469 Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-21] Paul Tonko D NY 21 2009-09-25 False L000570 Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3] Ben Lujan D NM R. 3 2009-09-25 False H001034 Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] MICHAEL HONDA D CA M. 15 2009-09-25 False C001058 Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6] Ben Chandler D KY 6 2009-09-25 False L000563 Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3] Daniel Lipinski D IL William 3 2009-09-29 False I000026 Rep. 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Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1] MIKE THOMPSON D CA 1 2009-10-15 False 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/41349 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science and Technology on October 7, 2009</p> 2009-10-14T04:00:00Z H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/41349 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science and Technology on October 7, 2009 Energy Advanced technology and technological innovations Advisory bodies Alternative and renewable resources Crime prevention Crimes against property Electric power generation and transmission Energy efficiency and conservation Energy research Energy storage, supplies, demand Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Environmental technology Government information and archives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Higher education Law enforcement administration and funding Lighting and heating Lighting, heating, cooling Manufacturing Product development and innovation Public-private cooperation Research administration and funding Research and development Solid waste and recycling Technology assessment Technology transfer and commercialization Unemployment Water use and supply Energy

00 2009-09-16 Introduced in House 2009-10-16T22:04:32Z Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology. Requires the Secretary to provide awards to: (1) academic institutions, national laboratories, government research agencies, nonprofit organizations, industrial entities, or consortia thereof for research, development, and demonstration activities; and (2) industry-led consortia for research, development, and demonstration of advanced techniques for manufacturing a variety of solar energy products.

Directs the Secretary to establish and provide support for a Solar Technology Roadmap Committee, which shall develop a Solar Technology Roadmap that: (1) presents the best current estimate of the near-, mid-, and long-term research, development, and demonstration needs in solar technology; and (2) provides guidance to the solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities supported by the federal government for meeting national priorities in energy security, U.S. competitiveness, climate change mitigation, and energy diversification.

Declares it to be U.S. policy that at least 75% of funding for Department of Energy (DOE) solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities after FY2014 support Roadmap activities. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to coordinate federal interagency activities identified in and related to the Roadmap.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a program to provide grants for demonstration projects to support the development of solar energy production, consistent with the Roadmap; (2) transmit to Congress the results of a study that analyzes the performance of photovoltaic installations in the United States; (3) award multiyear grants for research, development, and demonstration activities to create innovative and practical approaches to increase reuse and recycling of photovoltaic devices; and (4) establish an initiative to develop a comprehensive physical property database of materials for use in photovoltaic devices.

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17 2009-10-15 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2009-10-29T13:53:21Z Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Title I: Solar Technology Research, Development, and Demonstration - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology, including: (1) photovoltaics; (2) solar hot water and solar space heating and cooling; (3) concentrating solar power; (4) lighting systems that integrate sunlight and electrical lighting in complement to each other in common lighting fixtures for the purpose of improving energy efficiency; (5) manufacturability of low cost, high-quality solar energy systems; and (6) development of solar technology products that can be easily integrated into new and existing buildings.

Calls for at least 75% of funding for such activities conducted by the Department of Energy (DOE) after FY2014 to support a diversity of activities identified by and recommended under a Solar Technology Roadmap.

(Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary to establish and provide support for a Solar Technology Roadmap Committee, which shall develop a Solar Technology Roadmap that: (1) presents the best current estimate of the near-, mid-, and long-term research, development, and demonstration needs in solar technology; and (2) provides guidance to the solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities supported by the federal government for meeting national priorities in energy security, U.S. competitiveness, mitigation of adverse environmental impacts, and energy diversification. Requires at least a third and no more than a half of the Committee members to be individuals from sectors of the domestic solar technology industry.

Requires the Committee to conduct a comprehensive review and revision of the Roadmap every three years and to update it annually as necessary.

(Sec. 104) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review and coordinate federal interagency activities identified in and related to the Roadmap.

(Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a program to provide grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis for demonstration projects to support the development of solar energy production, consistent with the Roadmap; and (2) transmit to Congress and the Committee the results of a study that analyzes the performance of photovoltaic installations in the United States and identifies opportunities to improve the energy productivity of the installations. Requires such study to include: (1) identification of the average energy productivity of current commercial and residential installations and of technology development and technical standards that improve energy productivity; (2) assessments of areas where energy productivity is reduced; (3) analysis of the potential cost savings and energy productivity gains to governments, utilities, private enterprise, and consumers available through the adoption, installation, and use of high-performance photovoltaic technologies and practices; and (4) an overview of current government incentives at the federal, state, and local levels that encourage the adoption of highly efficient photovoltaic systems and practices.

(Sec. 107) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015. Reauthorizes appropriations for solar research activities established in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

(Sec. 108) Requires this Act to supersede any duplicative DOE solar, research, development, and demonstration programs.

(Sec. 109) Repeals the Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974, the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978, and provisions concerning goals and multiyear funding for photovoltaics and solar thermal programs.

Title II: Photovoltaic Recycling - (Sec. 201) Requires the Secretary to award multiyear grants on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis for research, development, and demonstration activities to create innovative and practical approaches to increase reuse and recycling of photovoltaic devices and contribute to the professional development of scientists, engineers, and technicians in the fields of photovoltaic and electronic device manufacturing, design, refurbishing, and recycling. Requires such activities to address: (1) technology to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic device recycling and maximize the recovery of valuable raw materials for use in new products while minimizing the life-cycle environmental impacts; (2) expanded uses for materials from recycled photovoltaic devices; (3) development and demonstration of environmentally responsible alternatives to the use of hazardous materials in photovoltaic devices and the production of such devices; (4) development of methods to separate and remove hazardous materials from photovoltaic devices and recycling or disposing of those materials in a safe manner; (5) product design and construction to facilitate disassembly and recycling of photovoltaic devices; (6) tools and methods to aid in assessing the environmental impacts of the production, recycling, and disposal of photovoltaic devices; (7) product design and construction and other tools and techniques to extend the life cycle of photovoltaic devices (8) strategies to increase consumer acceptance and practice of recycling of photovoltaic devices; and (9) processes to reduce the costs and environmental impact of disposal of toxic materials used in photovoltaic devices.

Requires the results of such activities to be made publicly available.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a comprehensive physical property database of materials for use in photovoltaic devices; (2) develop, with private industry, a plan to establish priorities and requirements for the database; and (3) coordinate with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate the incorporation of the database with any existing database for electronic manufacturing and recycling.

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36 2009-10-22 Passed House amended 2009-10-29T15:31:50Z Solar Technology Roadmap Act - Title I: Solar Technology Research, Development, and Demonstration - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration for solar technology, including: (1) photovoltaics and related electronic components; (2) solar hot water and solar space heating and cooling; (3) concentrating solar power; (4) lighting systems that integrate sunlight and electrical lighting in complement to each other in common lighting fixtures for the purpose of improving energy efficiency; (5) manufacturability of low cost, high-quality solar energy systems; (6) development of solar technology products that can be easily integrated into new and existing buildings or that are water efficient; and (7) development of storage technologies that can be used to increase the usefulness and value of such technologies.

Requires the Secretary to provide awards on a merit-reviewed, competitive basis to promote a diversity of research, development, and demonstration activities for solar technology to: (1) academic institutions, national laboratories, federally-funded research and development centers, government research agencies, nonprofit organizations, industrial entities, or consortia thereof for research, development, and demonstration activities; and (2) industry-led consortia for research, development, and demonstration of advanced techniques for manufacturing a variety of solar energy products. Directs the Secretary, in making awards, to consider areas with high unemployment. Requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide awards to projects for research, development, and demonstration of solar technologies and solar manufacturing in the United States.

Calls for at least 75% of funding for such activities conducted by DOE after FY2014 to support a diversity of activities identified by and recommended under a Solar Technology Roadmap.

Requires the Roadmap to: (1) identify research, development, and demonstration needs for a diversity of solar technologies; (2) identify opportunities for coordination with partner industries such as those for semiconductors, lighting, energy storage, Smart Grid, and wind that can benefit from similar advances; (3) establish research, development, and demonstration goals with recommended timeframes with respect to solar technologies for improving performance, decreasing the cost of electricity generated and the negative environmental impacts, improving reliability, and maximizing the environmental benefits of solar technologies, improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy; (4) identify best practices for DOE national laboratories in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to more efficiently and effectively bring new solar technologies to the marketplace; (5) include recommendations to guide solar technology research, development, and demonstration activities; (6) provide recommendations on the necessary steps required to strengthen the link between solar technology research and the commercialization of those technologies into full scale manufacturing; (7) provide recommendations to federal agencies on corresponding strategies to accelerate domestic commercialization of newly developed solar technologies; and (8) outline various technologies and practices considered by the Committee and the benefits and shortcomings of each.

Requires the Committee to: (1) release a draft Roadmap to the public at least one month prior to publication in order to receive input from the public; (2) conduct a comprehensive review and revision of the Roadmap every three years and to update it annually as necessary; (3) consult with the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the General Services Administration (GSA) on the potential for solar demonstration projects on federal lands; and (4) report annually to the Secretary and Congress on its activities. Prohibits the Committee from recommending or selecting specific recipients of funds.

(Sec. 104) Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to review and coordinate federal interagency activities identified in and related to the Roadmap.

(Sec. 107) Requires the Secretary to commence a study evaluating potential applications of micro power stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar energy technology in such underserved communities.

(Sec. 108) Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2015. Reauthorizes appropriations for solar research activities established in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

(Sec. 109) Declares that this Act supersedes any duplicative DOE solar, research, development, and demonstration programs.

(Sec. 110) Repeals the Solar Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1974, the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978, and provisions concerning goals and multiyear funding for photovoltaics and solar thermal programs.

(Sec. 111) Requires the Secretary to establish and report to Congress on a pilot program to make grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft.

Requires the results of such activities to be made publicly available.

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Solar Technology Roadmap Act Display Title Solar Technology Roadmap Act Official Title as Introduced To guide and provide for United States research, development, and demonstration of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Solar Technology Roadmap Act Short Titles as Reported to House Solar Technology Roadmap Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Solar Technology Roadmap Act H House 463 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Energy and the Congress on its activities over the prior 12-month period. An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Energy and the Congress on its activities over the prior 12-month period. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Murphy (NY) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. 14:05:55 M001178 Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20] Scott Murphy D NY 20 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 7 2009-10-22 14:05:55 On agreeing to the Murphy (NY) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:59:14 Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Murphy (NY). (consideration: CR H11616; text: CR H11616) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:59:14 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Murphy (NY).(consideration: CR H11616; text: CR H11616) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 14:05:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 14:05:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Murphy (NY) amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 462 111 HAMDT Amendment clarifies that solar thermal technologies and concentrating solar photovoltaic technologies will be included within the scope of the research and development program authorized by the bill. An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 111-304 to clarify that solar thermal technologies and concentrating solar photovoltaic technologies will be included within the scope of the research and development program authorized by the bill. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 410 - 6 (Roll no. 806). 16:02:43 Roll no. 806 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll806.xml H001047 Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] James Himes D CT A. 4 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 16:02:43 On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 410 - 6 (Roll no. 806). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 806 House 111 2009-10-22T20:02:43Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll806.xml 2009-10-22 13:54:16 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Himes. (consideration: CR H11615-11616, H11620-11621; text: CR H11615) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 16:02:43 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 806 House 111 2009-10-22T20:02:43Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll806.xml 2009-10-22 16:02:43 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 806 House 111 2009-10-22T20:02:43Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll806.xml 2009-10-22 13:54:16 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Himes.(consideration: CR H11615-11616, H11620-11621; text: CR H11615) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 16:02:43 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Himes amendment (A010) Agreed to by recorded vote: 410 - 6 (Roll no. 806). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 806 House 111 2009-10-22T20:02:43Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll806.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 461 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to release a draft Roadmap to the public at least one month prior to publication in order to receive public input. An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee to release a draft Roadmap to the public at least one month prior to publication in order to receive public input. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 805). 15:55:33 Roll no. 805 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll805.xml H001046 Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1] Martin Heinrich D NM T. 1 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 15:55:33 On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 805). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 805 House 111 2009-10-22T19:55:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll805.xml 2009-10-22 13:49:53 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Heinrich. (consideration: CR H11614-11615, H11619-11620; text: CR H11614) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:49:53 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Heinrich.(consideration: CR H11614-11615, H11619-11620; text: CR H11614) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 15:55:33 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Heinrich amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 0 (Roll no. 805). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 805 House 111 2009-10-22T19:55:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll805.xml 2009-10-22 15:55:33 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 805 House 111 2009-10-22T19:55:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll805.xml 2009-10-22 15:55:33 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 805 House 111 2009-10-22T19:55:33Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll805.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 460 111 HAMDT Amendment includes the development of solar technology products that are water efficient as a focus of the bill. An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 111-304 to include the development of solar technology products that are water efficient as a focus of the bill. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 - 9 (Roll no. 804). 15:48:49 Roll no. 804 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll804.xml T000468 Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-3] Dina Titus D NV 3 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 15:48:49 On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 - 9 (Roll no. 804). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 804 House 111 2009-10-22T19:48:49Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll804.xml 2009-10-22 13:43:52 Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Titus. (consideration: CR H11614, H11619; text: CR H11614) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:43:52 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Ms. Titus.(consideration: CR H11614, H11619; text: CR H11614) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 15:48:49 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 804 House 111 2009-10-22T19:48:49Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll804.xml 2009-10-22 15:48:49 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 804 House 111 2009-10-22T19:48:49Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll804.xml 2009-10-22 15:48:49 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Titus amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 407 - 9 (Roll no. 804). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 804 House 111 2009-10-22T19:48:49Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll804.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 459 111 HAMDT Amendment includes research on solar energy storage technology as eligible for funding under the Secretary of Energy's research and development program. An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-304 to include research on solar energy storage technology as eligible for funding under the Secretary of Energy's research and development program. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Klein (FL) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 - 5 (Roll no. 803). 15:42:09 Roll no. 803 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll803.xml K000366 Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22] Ron Klein D FL 22 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 15:42:09 On agreeing to the Klein (FL) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 - 5 (Roll no. 803). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 803 House 111 2009-10-22T19:42:09Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll803.xml 2009-10-22 13:37:30 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Klein (FL). (consideration: CR H11613-11614, H11618-11619; text: CR H11613) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:37:30 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Klein (FL).(consideration: CR H11613-11614, H11618-11619; text: CR H11613) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 15:42:09 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 803 House 111 2009-10-22T19:42:09Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll803.xml 2009-10-22 15:42:09 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 803 House 111 2009-10-22T19:42:09Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll803.xml 2009-10-22 15:42:09 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Klein (FL) amendment (A007) Agreed to by recorded vote: 414 - 5 (Roll no. 803). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 803 House 111 2009-10-22T19:42:09Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll803.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 458 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Secretary, when carrying out solar technology demonstration projects, to evaluate the potential to establish large photovoltaic facilities that produce at least 100 gigawatts, including an evaluation of the electrical grid, current, voltage, and energy storage requirements associated with large photovoltaic facilities. An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Secretary, when carrying out solar technology demonstration projects, to evaluate the potential to establish large photovoltaic facilities that produce at least 100 gigawatts, including an evaluation of the electrical grid, current, voltage, and energy storage requirements associated with large photovoltaic facilities. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Marshall amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:37:29 M001146 Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] Jim Marshall D GA 8 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 7 2009-10-22 13:37:29 On agreeing to the Marshall amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:31:20 Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Marshall. (consideration: CR H11612-11613; text: CR H11612) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:37:29 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:37:29 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Marshall amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:31:20 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Marshall.(consideration: CR H11612-11613; text: CR H11612) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 457 111 HAMDT Amendment requires the Roadmap Committee to provide recommendations to strengthen the use of research and development strategies in making domestic industry more competitive and to assist the commercialization of solar technologies. An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-304 to require the Roadmap Committee to provide recommendations to strengthen the use of research and development strategies in making domestic industry more competitive and to assist the commercialization of solar technologies. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 395 - 24 (Roll no. 802). 15:34:41 Roll no. 802 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll802.xml K000009 Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] MARCY KAPTUR D OH 9 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 15:34:41 On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 395 - 24 (Roll no. 802). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 802 House 111 2009-10-22T19:34:41Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll802.xml 2009-10-22 13:22:31 Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. Kaptur. (consideration: CR H11609-11612, H11617-11618; text: CR H11609) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:22:31 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Ms. Kaptur.(consideration: CR H11609-11612, H11617-11618; text: CR H11609) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 15:34:41 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 802 House 111 2009-10-22T19:34:41Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll802.xml 2009-10-22 15:34:41 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Kaptur amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 395 - 24 (Roll no. 802). Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 802 House 111 2009-10-22T19:34:41Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll802.xml 2009-10-22 15:34:41 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 802 House 111 2009-10-22T19:34:41Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll802.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 456 111 HAMDT Amendment expands the types of technology the Energy Secretary can consider from "solar thermal electric technology" to "solar thermal power technology"; and requires the Secretary, in carrying out demonstration projects, to include at least 2 solar thermal technology projects, with thermal storage, that generate between 1 and 3 megawatts continuously for a 24-hour period from energy provided entirely by the sun. An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-304 to expand the types of technology the Energy Secretary can consider from `solar thermal electric technology' to `solar thermal power technology.' It also would require the Secretary, in carrying out demonstration projects, to include at least 2 solar thermal technology projects, with thermal storage, that generate between 1 and 3 megawatts continuously for a 24-hour period from energy provided entirely by the sun. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:22:30 C001050 Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] Dennis Cardoza D CA A. 18 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 7 2009-10-22 13:22:30 On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:16:31 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Cardoza. (consideration: CR H11609; text: CR H11609) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:16:31 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Cardoza.(consideration: CR H11609; text: CR H11609) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:22:30 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Cardoza amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:22:30 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 455 111 HAMDT Amendment ensures that a representative from a minority-serving institution is a member of the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee. An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 111-304 to ensure that a representative from a minority-serving institution is a member of the Solar Technology Roadmap Committee. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 13:16:30 H000324 Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] ALCEE HASTINGS D FL L. 23 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 7 2009-10-22 13:16:30 On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:09:56 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL). (consideration: CR H11608-11609; text: CR H11608) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 13:16:30 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:16:30 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 13:09:56 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).(consideration: CR H11608-11609; text: CR H11608) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 454 111 HAMDT Amendment sought to change the number of years for which the Committee is authorized in the bill from five to three. It also would reduce to $250,000,000 the amount authorized in each of the three years, from 2011 to 2013. An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 111-304 to change the number of years for which the Committee is authorized in the bill from five to three. It also would reduce to $250,000,000 the amount authorized in each of the three years, from 2011 to 2013. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 801). 15:27:51 Roll no. 801 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll801.xml B001262 Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] Paul Broun R GA C. 10 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 8 2009-10-22 15:27:51 On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 801). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 801 House 111 2009-10-22T19:27:51Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll801.xml 2009-10-22 12:58:07 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Broun (GA). (consideration: CR H11606-11608, H11617; text: CR H11606) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:58:07 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Broun (GA).(consideration: CR H11606-11608, H11617; text: CR H11606) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 15:27:51 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Broun (GA) amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 256 (Roll no. 801). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 801 House 111 2009-10-22T19:27:51Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll801.xml 2009-10-22 15:27:51 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 801 House 111 2009-10-22T19:27:51Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll801.xml 2009-10-22 15:27:51 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 801 House 111 2009-10-22T19:27:51Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll801.xml 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 453 111 HAMDT Manager's amendment makes sundry technical and conforming changes. An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 111-304 to make conforming and technical changes; require that at least one demonstration project be awarded in fiscal year 2011 for the demonstration of organic photovoltaic cell technologies; require the Secretary to study potential applications of micropower stations using solar power technology in underserved communities lacking in basic electric or traditional power infrastructure and make recommendations to Congress for increasing access to and implementation of solar technology in such communities; ensure that demonstration project grants authorized under the Act emphasize initiatives that promote accessibility and community implementation of the technology; require the Roadmap Committee to establish demonstration goals with recommended timeframes for improving the cost effectiveness and quality control of domestic manufacturing of implements and devices used in the production of solar energy; permit research and development into photovoltaics and related electronic components, including inverters, charge controllers, and energy monitors; include within the Roadmap the development of best practices for Department of Energy National Labs in their collaborations with institutions of higher education and private industry to bring new solar technologies to the marketplace more effi.iently and effectively; add, within the Photovoltaic Performance Study, an assessment of current consumer solar financing models used to address high upfront costs for the long term economic benefits of solar energy; require the Roadmap Committee to consider technologies used to condition solar energy, including inverters, DC/DC converters, and battery chargers, when determining how and when to integrate solar energy into the electricity grid; include federally-funded research and development centers on the list of entities eligible to receive research, development and demonstration awards; establish a pilot program within the Department of Energy to create grants for projects to protect against solar technology equipment theft, including projects for mapping large-scale solar projects and equipment serial number registries; provide that grant awards could be used for the operation of the project for 3 years using a monitoring methodology approved by the Secretary; require the Roadmap Committee to consider ways to reduce regional disparity in the use of solar technologies; require the Energy Secretary, when appointing members to the Committee, to consider individuals that represent diverse geographic regions of the United States; require that demonstration project awards are located in geographically-dispersed regions of the country and not concentrated in any single geographic region of the country; require the Roadmap Committee to consult with the Interior Department, National Park Service, Defense Department, and the General Services Administration on the potential for solar demonstration projects on Federal lands. 2022-02-03T06:09:19Z 2009-10-22 On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 12:57:52 G000309 Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] BART GORDON D TN 6 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 111 HR House H 3585 Solar Technology Roadmap Act 2023-01-11T13:17:56Z House Report 111-304 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/111th-congress/house-report/304 7 2009-10-22 12:57:52 On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:50:58 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gordon (TN). (consideration: CR H11605-11606; text: CR H11605) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2009-10-22 12:50:58 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gordon (TN).(consideration: CR H11605-11606; text: CR H11605) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 12:57:52 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 12:57:52 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Gordon (TN) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2009-10-22 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Engrossed in House 2009-10-22T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3585eh/xml/BILLS-111hr3585eh.xml Reported in House 2009-10-15T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3585rh/xml/BILLS-111hr3585rh.xml Introduced in House 2009-09-16T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3585ih/xml/BILLS-111hr3585ih.xml 2009-12-08 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. 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. 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