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H.R. 1402 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.

H.R. 1402 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2011, sponsored by Dale E. Kildee with 13 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 6, 2011
Co-sponsors
13
Policy area
Congress
Public law
Public Law 112-170

What it does

Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Members of the House, or (2) employees whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Adminis…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Dale E. Kildee (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 13 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 6, 2011
  • Passed the HouseAug 2, 2012
  • Passed the SenateAug 2, 2012
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2012
  • Became lawAug 16, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-170. (Aug 16, 2012)

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Committees

  • Committee on House Administration

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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