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

S. 739 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2011, sponsored by Carl Levin with 7 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: 7
Policy area: Congress
Public law: Public Law 112-167

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 Senate on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Senators, or (2) Senate employees or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area un…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Carl Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 6, 2011
Passed the SenateMay 24, 2012
Passed the HouseAug 2, 2012
Sent to the PresidentAug 3, 2012
Became lawAug 10, 2012

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-167. (Aug 10, 2012)

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