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Bill109th CongressFiled Jun 6, 2006Energy
H.R. 5534

To provide grants from moneys collected from violations of the corporate average fuel economy program to be used to expand infrastructure necessary to increase the availability of alternative fuels.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 24, 2006)

Establishes in the Treasury a Fuel Economy Fund to be: (1) funded by fines, penalties, and other moneys obtained through certain enforcement actions (subject to the availability of funds provided in advance in appropriations Acts); and (2) used by the Secretary of Energy to implement a grant program for the construction or expansion of infrastructure necessary to increase the availability to consumers of alternative fuels.

Declares eligible for such grant any entity also eligible for assistance through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy.

Declares ineligible for such grant any large, vertically integrated oil company.

Prohibits any grant award totaling more than $60,000 in any fiscal year.

What just happenedAug 4, 2006

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8](R-MI)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2006IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jul 25, 2006IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jul 24, 2006FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 24, 2006FloorH38310

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

  5. Jul 24, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 9 (Roll no. 396). (text: CR H5634)

  6. Jul 24, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 9 (Roll no. 396).(text: CR H5634)

  7. Jul 24, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5649-5650)

  8. Jul 24, 2006FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  9. Jul 24, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5534.

  10. Jul 24, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5634-5635)

  11. Jul 24, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Rogers (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  12. Jun 28, 2006CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 299.

  13. Jun 28, 2006CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-535.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jun 28, 2006Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-535.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jun 20, 2006CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jun 20, 2006CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Jun 19, 2006CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

    Energy Subcommittee
  18. Jun 6, 2006IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Jun 6, 2006IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 6, 2006IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 24, 200636

Establishes in the Treasury a Fuel Economy Fund to be: (1) funded by fines, penalties, and other moneys obtained through certain enforcement actions (subject to the availability of funds provided in advance in appropriations Acts); and (2) used by the Secretary of Energy to implement a grant program for the construction or expansion of infrastructure necessary to increase the availability to consumers of alternative fuels.

Declares eligible for such grant any entity also eligible for assistance through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy.

Declares ineligible for such grant any large, vertically integrated oil company.

Prohibits any grant award totaling more than $60,000 in any fiscal year.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 28, 200679

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Establishes in the Treasury a Fuel Economy Fund to be: (1) funded by fines, penalties, and other moneys obtained through certain enforcement actions; and (2) used by the Secretary of Energy to implement a grant program for the construction or expansion of infrastructure necessary to increase the availability to consumers of alternative fuels.

Declares eligible for such grant any entity also eligible for assistance through the Clean Cities Program of the Department of Energy.

Declares ineligible for such grant any large, vertically integrated oil company.

Prohibits any grant award totaling more than $60,000 in any fiscal year.

Introduced in HouseJun 6, 200600

Establishes in the Treasury a Fuel Economy Fund to be used by the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program for the construction or expansion of infrastructure necessary to increase the availability to consumers of alternative fuels.