H.R. 518 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
EPS Improvement Act of 2017
H.R. 518 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 13, 2017, sponsored by Diana DeGette with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 13, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 115-115
What it does
EPS Improvement Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power light-emitting diodes (commonly known as LEDs) or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diana DeGette (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 13, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 23, 2017
- Passed the SenateDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJan 2, 2018
- Became lawJan 12, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 12, 2018)
Other Energy bills in the 115th Congress
- S. 190: Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act
- S. 2030: Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act
- H.R. 220: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 446: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 447: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 951: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 2122: To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project…
- H.R. 2292: To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
- S. 490: A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric…
- S. 97: Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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