H.R. 5656 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To repeal a requirement with respect to the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
H.R. 5656 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 31, 2008, sponsored by Jeb Hensarling with 120 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 120
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to repeal provisions prohibiting any federal agency from entering into a contract for procurement of an alternative or synthetic fuel for any mobility-related use, other than for research or testing, unless the contract specifies that the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and combustion of the fuel must be less than or equal to such emissio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 120 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Kuhl (NY). Petition No: 110-10. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis10.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jun 24, 2008)
Other Energy bills in the 110th Congress
- H.R. 6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
- H.R. 6022: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008
- H.R. 3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
- S. 339: Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act
- H.R. 370: Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007
- S. 645: A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate sulfur dioxide removal…
- H.R. 969: To amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal…
- H.R. 1300: Program for Real Energy Security Act
- H.R. 1506: Fuel Economy Reform Act
- H.R. 1705: BRIGHT Energy Savings Act of 2007
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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