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National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 1998

Introduced: March 31, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 12, 1998
Received in the Senate.
Oct 10, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 10, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 10, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 10, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10461-10464)
Oct 10, 1998
Mr. Schaefer, Dan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 7, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Oct 7, 1998
Committee on Science discharged.
Oct 6, 1998
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science for a period ending not later than Oct. 7, 1998 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(n), rule X.
Oct 6, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 105-787, Part I.
Sep 24, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 24, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 17, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 17, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 31, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 31, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 1998 - Authorizes the oilheat industry to conduct a referendum through a qualified industry organization among retailers and wholesalers for the creation of a National Oilheat Research Alliance to develop programs concerning oilheat research and development, safety issues, consumer education, and training. Defines industry to include those persons involved in the production, transportation, and sale of oilheat, and in the manufacture and distribution of oilheat utilization equipment, in the United States (but not the ultimate consumers of oilheat).

Permits State participation in such Alliance. Prescribes guidelines for Alliance membership and representation.

Requires the Alliance to: (1) establish a program coordinating its operation with that of any similar State, local, or regional program; and (2) levy and collect annual assessments on the wholesale sale of No. 1 distillate and No. 2 dyed distillate sufficient to cover Alliance plans and program costs.

Empowers the Alliance to bring suit in Federal court to compel compliance with any assessments it levies.

What's happening now October 12, 1998

Received in the Senate.

 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 8 Republican 2
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jul 22, 1998
 R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Jul 15, 1998
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 11, 1998
 D
Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jun 9, 1998
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · May 20, 1998
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 29, 1998
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 22, 1998
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 31, 1998
 D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 31, 1998
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Mar 31, 1998
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