Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".

3.0.0 3826 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z House H HR 2014-01-09 113 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. WHITFIELD:H.R. 3826.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3The Congress shall have power to regulate Commerce withforeign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian Tribes.[Page H135]]]> hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee Referred to 2014-01-10T16:59:17Z Reported by 2014-02-28T17:00:57Z Markup by 2014-01-28T21:05:18Z Referred to 2014-01-09T15:01:30Z H. Rept. 113-365 Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". 113 64 HJRES 2013-09-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Related bill CRS American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act 113 2 HR 2014-11-17 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 601. Related bill CRS American Renaissance in Manufacturing Act 113 5360 HR 2014-09-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation. Related bill CRS Electricity Security and Affordability Act 113 1905 S 2014-01-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Related bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3826) to provide direction to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4118) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to delay the implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate. 113 497 HRES 2014-03-05 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 182 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H2160) 13:45:59 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2014-05-08 Senate Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374. Calendars 2014-05-07 Senate Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. Calendars 2014-03-10 Senate Received in the Senate. IntroReferral 2014-03-06 11:12:26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 11:12:14 On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 106). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 106 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll106.xml House 113 2014-03-06T16:12:14Z 2 2014-03-06 11:12:14 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 106). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 106 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll106.xml House 113 2014-03-06T16:12:14Z 2 2014-03-06 11:06:11 On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 223 (Roll no. 105). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 105 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll105.xml House 113 2014-03-06T16:06:11Z 2 2014-03-06 10:59:14 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2213) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:51:03 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the application of the bill with respect to rules that save consumers money on electricity bills, including rules that allow for or, encourage energy efficiency, demand response, and other approaches to lower the cost of electricity for consumers. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:50:49 Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2211-2214; text: CR H2211) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2014-03-06 10:49:33 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 of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2185-2186) Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:49:17 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2211) Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:48:18 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3826. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:30:38 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:30:18 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2208-2215) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:16:00 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3826 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:15:50 On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:15:36 Mr. Whitfield moved to rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:15:22 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:06:13 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 8. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:57:11 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 7. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:56:04 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:55:52 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2192-2195) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:54:23 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3826 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:53:58 On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:53:44 Mr. Whitfield moved to rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:53:08 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:43:52 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 6. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:35:45 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 5. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:31:28 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 4. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:22:14 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment No. 3. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:21:44 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:12:08 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 2. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:11:38 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:00:33 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment No. 1. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 15:50:13 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3826. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 15:50:08 The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 15:50:06 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 497 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 15:49:52 The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-40 for H.R. 3826 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 15:49:47 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 497. (consideration: CR 3/5/2014 H2178-2192) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2014-03-04 19:21:33 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 497 Reported to House. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-40 for H.R. 3826 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2014-02-28 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00271 2014-02-28 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-365. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2014-02-28 Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-365. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2014-01-28 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 19. Committee 2014-01-28 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2014-01-27 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2014-01-10 hsif03 Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. Committee 2014-01-09 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 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00 2014-01-09 Introduced in House 2014-03-05T17:57:36Z Electricity Security and Affordability Act - Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed or final rule under the Clean Air Act that establishes a performance standard for greenhouse gas emissions from any new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless the rule meets specified requirements of this Act.

Requires the Administrator to separate sources fueled with coal and natural gas into separate categories.

Prohibits the Administrator, however, from setting a standard based on the best system of emission reduction for new sources within the coal category unless it has been achieved on average for at least one continuous 12-month period (excluding planned outages) by each of at least 6 units within the category. Requires each such unit to: (1) be located at a different electric generating station in the United States, (2) be representative of the operating characteristics of electric generation at its location, and (3) be operated for the entire 12-month period on a full commercial basis. Prohibits the use of any results obtained from a demonstration project in setting the standard.

Requires the Administrator, in separating sources fueled with coal into a separate category, to establish a separate subcategory for new sources that are fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units using coal with an average heat content of 8300 or less British Thermal Units (BTUs) per pound.

Prohibits the Administrator, in issuing any rule establishing performance standards for greenhouse gas emissions from new sources in such subcategory, from setting a standard based on the best system of emission reduction unless the standard has been achieved on average for at least one continuous 12-month period (excluding planned outages) by each of at least 3 units within such subcategory that meets the unit requirements specified by this Act for the coal category.

Precludes from taking effect, unless a federal law is enacted specifying an effective date, any EPA rule or guideline that: (1) establishes any performance standard for greenhouse gas emissions from a modified or reconstructed source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit, or (2) applies to greenhouse gas emissions from such an existing source.

Nullifies the force and effect of specified proposed rules (or similar successor proposed or final rules) for Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units that are issued before enactment of this Act.

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79 2014-02-28 Reported to House without amendment 2014-03-11T22:21:15Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Electricity Security and Affordability Act - (Sec. 2) Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed or final rule under the Clean Air Act that establishes a performance standard for greenhouse gas emissions from any new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless the rule meets specified requirements of this Act.

Requires the Administrator to separate sources fueled with coal and natural gas into separate categories.

(Sec. 3) Precludes from taking effect, unless a federal law is enacted specifying an effective date, any EPA rule or guideline that: (1) establishes any performance standard for greenhouse gas emissions from a modified or reconstructed source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit, or (2) applies to greenhouse gas emissions from such an existing source.

Requires, in order for the rule or guidelines to take effect, that the Administrator submit a report that contains: (1) the text of the rule or guidelines; (2) the economic impacts of such rule or guidelines, including potential effects on electricity ratepayers, and on economic growth, competitiveness, and jobs in the United States; and (3) the amount of greenhouse gas emissions projected to be reduced as compared to overall global greenhouse gas emissions.

(Sec. 4) Nullifies the force and effect of specified proposed rules (or similar successor proposed or final rules) for Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units that are issued before enactment of this Act.

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36 2014-03-06 Passed House amended 2014-03-12T19:28:37Z Electricity Security and Affordability Act - (Sec. 2) Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any proposed or final rule under the Clean Air Act that establishes a performance standard for greenhouse gas emissions from any new source that is a fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating unit unless the rule meets specified requirements of this Act.

Requires the Administrator to separate sources fueled with coal and natural gas into separate categories.

Prohibits the Administrator, however, from setting a standard based on the best system of emission reduction for new sources within a fossil-fuel category unless it has been achieved on average for at least one continuous 12-month period (excluding planned outages) by each of at least 6 units within the category. Requires each such unit to: (1) be located at a different electric generating station in the United States, (2) be representative of the operating characteristics of electric generation at its location, and (3) be operated for the entire 12-month period on a full commercial basis. Prohibits the use of any results obtained from a demonstration project in setting the standard.

Prohibits this Act from being construed to preclude the issuance, implementation, or enforcement of a standard of performance that: (1) is based on the use of technologies that are developed in a foreign country, but has been demonstrated to be achievable at fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units in the United States; and (2) meets the requirements of this Act.

Requires, in order for the rule or guidelines to take effect, that the Administrator submit a report that contains: (1) the text of the rule or guidelines; (2) the economic impacts of such rule or guidelines, including potential effects on electricity ratepayers, on economic growth, competitiveness, and jobs in the United States and on required capital investments and projected costs for operation and maintenance of new equipment required to be installed; and (3) the amount of greenhouse gas emissions projected to be reduced as compared to overall global greenhouse gas emissions.

Requires the Administrator, in carrying out such reporting requirements, to consult with the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration, the Comptroller General (GAO), the Director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory, and the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology.

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Electricity Security and Affordability Act Display Title Electricity Security and Affordability Act Official Title as Introduced To provide direction to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Electricity Security and Affordability Act Short Titles as Reported to House Electricity Security and Affordability Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Electricity Security and Affordability Act H House 583 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-373 to provide that the bill takes effect when the Administrator of the EIA certifies that another Federal program, other than one under section 111 of the Clean Air Act, will reduce carbon pollution in at least equivalent quantities, with similar timing and from the same sources as the reductions required under the rules and guidelines nullified by section 4. Amendment sought to add a section setting effective date guidelines which take effect when the Administrator of the EIA certifies that another Federal program, other than one under section 111 of the Clean Air Act, will reduce carbon pollution in at least equivalent quantities, with similar timing and from the same sources as the reductions required under the rules and guidelines nullified by section 4. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H2210-2211) 10:47:58 H2210-2211 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-160/house-section/page/H2210-2211 Roll no. 104 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll104.xml W000215 Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] HENRY WAXMAN D CA A. 33 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 8 2014-03-06 10:47:58 On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H2210-2211) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 104 House 113 2014-03-06T15:47:58Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll104.xml 2014-03-05 18:06:11 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR H2194-2195; text: CR H2194) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:47:58 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 104 House 113 2014-03-06T15:47:58Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll104.xml 2014-03-06 10:47:58 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 104).(consideration: CR H2210-2211) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 104 House 113 2014-03-06T15:47:58Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll104.xml 2014-03-06 10:47:58 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 104 House 113 2014-03-06T15:47:58Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll104.xml 2014-03-05 18:06:11 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Waxman.(consideration: CR H2194-2195; text: CR H2194) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 582 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-373 to clarify that the definition of "demonstration project" refers to projects that are receiving federal government funding or financial assistance. Amendment clarifies that the definition of "demonstration project" refers to projects that are receiving Federal Government funding or financial assistance. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-05 On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. 18:05:55 L000566 Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] Robert Latta R OH E. 5 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 7 2014-03-05 18:05:55 On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:57:09 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Latta. (consideration: CR H2193-2194; text: CR H2193) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 18:05:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:57:09 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Latta.(consideration: CR H2193-2194; text: CR H2193) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 18:05:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 581 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-373 to accept the scientific finding of the EPA that greenhouse gas pollution is "contributing to long-lasting changes in our climate that can have a range of negative effects". An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-373 to accept the scientific finding of the EPA that greenhouse gas pollution is "contributing to long-lasting changes in our climate that can have a range of negative effects". 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H2210) 10:43:55 H2210 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-160/house-section/page/H2210 Roll no. 103 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml S001145 Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] JANICE SCHAKOWSKY D IL D. 9 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z House Report 113-373 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/113th-congress/house-report/373 10 2014-03-06 10:43:55 On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H2210) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-05 17:43:49 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Schakowsky. (consideration: CR H2191-2192; text: CR H2191) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:43:55 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-06 10:43:55 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-06 10:43:55 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-06 10:43:55 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103).(consideration: CR H2210) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-06 10:43:55 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103).(consideration: CR H2210) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 103 House 113 2014-03-06T15:43:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll103.xml 2014-03-05 17:43:49 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Schakowsky.(consideration: CR H2191-2192; text: CR H2191) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 580 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the EPA, when reporting to Congress, to look at the economic impact of such rule or guidelines, including the potential effects on: require capital investments and projected costs for operation and maintenance of new equipment required to be installed; and the global competitiveness of the United States. Amendment requires the EPA, when reporting to Congress pursuant to section 3 of the bill, to look at the economic impact of such rule or guidelines, including the potential effects on capital investments and projected costs for operation and maintenance of new equipment required to be installed and the global competitiveness of the United States. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-05 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:43:23 M001180 Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] David McKinley R WV B. 1 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 7 2014-03-05 17:43:23 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:35:43 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. McKinley. (consideration: CR H2190-2191; text: CR H2190) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:35:43 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. McKinley.(consideration: CR H2190-2191; text: CR H2190) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:43:23 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:43:23 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 579 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the EPA when submitting their report to Congress to consult with the Energy Information Administration; Comptroller General; National Energy Technology Laboratory; and the National Institute for Standards and Technology. Amendment sought to require the EPA, when submitting its report to Congress, to consult with the Energy Information Administration, Comptroller General, National Energy Technology Laboratory, and the National Institute for Standards and Technology. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-05 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:35:22 M001180 Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] David McKinley R WV B. 1 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 8 2014-03-05 17:35:22 On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:31:24 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. McKinley. (consideration: CR H2190; text: CR H2190) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:31:24 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. McKinley.(consideration: CR H2190; text: CR H2190) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:35:22 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:35:22 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:35:22 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 578 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-373 to clarify that the bill does not preclude a performance standard that is based on a technology developed in a foreign country, as long as that technology has been demonstrated to be achievable at a power plant in the United States. Amendment clarifies that the bill does not preclude a performance standard that is based on a technology developed in a foreign country, as long as that technology has been demonstrated to be achievable at a power plant in the United States. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-05 On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:30:59 C001047 Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] Shelley Capito R WV Moore 2 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 7 2014-03-05 17:30:59 On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:22:11 Amendment (A003) offered by Mrs. Capito. (consideration: CR H2189-2190; text: CR H2189) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-05 17:22:11 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A003) offered by Mrs. Capito.(consideration: CR H2189-2190; text: CR H2189) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:30:59 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 17:30:59 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 577 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-373 to allow the EPA to consider all pollution control technologies being used in the United States or elsewhere when setting new power plant emission standards. Amendment sought to allow the EPA to consider all pollution control technologies being used in the United States or elsewhere when setting new power plant emission standards. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 228 (Roll no. 102). (consideration: CR H2209-2210) 10:39:55 H2209-2210 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-160/house-section/page/H2209-2210 Roll no. 102 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml C001036 Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] LOIS CAPPS D CA 24 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 9 2014-03-06 10:39:55 On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 228 (Roll no. 102). (consideration: CR H2209-2210) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 102 House 113 2014-03-06T15:39:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml 2014-03-05 17:12:06 Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. Capps. (consideration: CR H2188-2189; text: CR H2188) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:39:55 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 102 House 113 2014-03-06T15:39:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml 2014-03-06 10:39:55 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 228 (Roll no. 102).(consideration: CR H2209-2210) Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 102 House 113 2014-03-06T15:39:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml 2014-03-06 10:39:55 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 102 House 113 2014-03-06T15:39:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml 2014-03-06 10:39:55 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 102 House 113 2014-03-06T15:39:55Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll102.xml 2014-03-05 17:12:06 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. Capps.(consideration: CR H2188-2189; text: CR H2188) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 576 113 HAMDT An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the Administrator to apply the specific criteria, under the bill, for setting a standard based on the best system of emission reduction for new sources within the coal category, when setting a standard for any fossil fuel category. Amendment sought to require EPA to rely on proven technologies when it sets rules for any power plant. 2022-02-03T05:50:19Z 2014-03-06 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 101). (consideration: CR H2209) 10:36:02 H2209 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-160/house-section/page/H2209 Roll no. 101 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml S000583 Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] LAMAR SMITH R TX 21 2014-03-05T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 113 HR House H 3826 Electricity Security and Affordability Act 2023-01-11T13:23:30Z 9 2014-03-06 10:36:02 On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 101). (consideration: CR H2209) Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 101 House 113 2014-03-06T15:36:02Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml 2014-03-05 17:00:30 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Smith (TX). (consideration: CR H2186-2188; text: CR H2186) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2014-03-06 10:36:02 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 101 House 113 2014-03-06T15:36:02Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml 2014-03-06 10:36:02 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 101).(consideration: CR H2209) Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 101 House 113 2014-03-06T15:36:02Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml 2014-03-06 10:36:02 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 101 House 113 2014-03-06T15:36:02Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml 2014-03-06 10:36:02 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 101 House 113 2014-03-06T15:36:02Z 2 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2014/roll101.xml 2014-03-05 17:00:30 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Smith (TX).(consideration: CR H2186-2188; text: CR H2186) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2014-03-05 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Placed on Calendar Senate 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3826pcs/xml/BILLS-113hr3826pcs.xml Engrossed in House 2014-03-06T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3826eh/xml/BILLS-113hr3826eh.xml Reported in House 2014-02-28T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3826rh/xml/BILLS-113hr3826rh.xml Introduced in House 2014-01-09T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-113hr3826ih/xml/BILLS-113hr3826ih.xml 2014-05-08 Read the second time. 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