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Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 2, 2017)

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

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

What just happenedNov 2, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 2, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Nov 2, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Oct 24, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Oct 24, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Oct 11, 2017FloorH38310

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

  6. Oct 11, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7945)

  7. Oct 11, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7945)

  8. Oct 11, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 190.

  9. Oct 11, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7945-7946)

  10. Oct 11, 2017FloorH30300

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

  11. Aug 4, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  12. Aug 4, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  13. Aug 2, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Aug 1, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4681; text: CR S4681)

  15. Aug 1, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4681; text: CR S4681)

  16. May 24, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 95.

  17. May 24, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-76.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 24, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-76.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 30, 2017Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jan 23, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jan 23, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 2, 201749

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

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

Passed House without amendmentOct 11, 201781

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

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 1, 201782

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

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 24, 201780

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

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

Introduced in SenateJan 23, 2017

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require the Department of Energy to issue a rule by July 1, 2021, that determines whether energy conservation standards for external power supplies should be amended. The rule must contain any amended standards and apply to products manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Current law exempts external power supplies for security or life safety systems (e.g., smoke alarms) from energy conservation standards until July 1, 2017. This bill extends the exemption until July 1, 2023.

Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act — Informed