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S. 634

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1989

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1989 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation).

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
7cosponsors2committees13actions11subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  6. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  7. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.

  8. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 101-53.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 101-53.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Energy Subcommittee
  12. IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate