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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 3, 2016Energy
H.R. 4444

EPS Improvement Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Feb 29, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

EPS Improvement Act of 2016

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power certain light-emitting diodes or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed by using its authority to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors and pumps and other industrial equipment.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2](R-NC)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Mar 1, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Feb 29, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 29, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1006)

  5. Feb 29, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1006)

  6. Feb 29, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4444.

  7. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1008)

  8. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  13. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  14. Feb 10, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  15. Feb 3, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  16. Feb 3, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Feb 3, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 3, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentFeb 29, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

EPS Improvement Act of 2016

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power certain light-emitting diodes or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed by using its authority to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors and pumps and other industrial equipment.

Introduced in HouseFeb 3, 2016

EPS Improvement Act of 2016

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power certain light-emitting diodes or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed by using its authority to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors and pumps and other industrial equipment.

EPS Improvement Act of 2016 — Informed