H.R. 6473 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify the conditions for the release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6473 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jul 10, 2008, sponsored by Paul Hodes with 17 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
- Jul 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise requirements for the sale by the Secretary of Energy of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. Authorizes the Secretary to sell from the Reserve if the President finds that: (1) there is a severe energy supply interruption (as under existing law); or (2) the price of home heating oil threatens the health and safety of residents of the Northeast.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Hodes (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2008
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. (Jul 10, 2008)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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