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H.R. 6545 110th Congress House

National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008

Official title: To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues.

Introduced: July 22, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 24, 2008
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Jul 23, 2008
Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
Jul 23, 2008
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 179 (Roll no. 521).
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
Jul 23, 2008
Mr. Price (GA) moved to reconsider the vote.
Jul 23, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 520). (text: CR 7/22/2008 H6796)
Jul 23, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7011-7012)
Jul 22, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 22, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6545.
Jul 22, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6796-6801)
Jul 22, 2008
Mr. Ruppersberger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 17, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
Jul 17, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 23, 2008 House · vote #521 Table Motion to Reconsider Passed 242–179 See who voted →
Jul 23, 2008 House · vote #520 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 414–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 24, 2008

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs, including: (1) the short- and long-term outlook for prices, supply, and demand for key forms of energy such as crude oil, natural gas, and alternative fuels; (2) the plans and intentions of key energy-producing and exporting nations with respect to energy production and supply; and (3) the national security implications.

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 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 1
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jul 22, 2008
Boyda, Nancy
· Jul 17, 2008
Childers, Travis
· Jul 17, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6545/
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"H.R. 6545: National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6545/.
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H.R. 6545, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6545/.
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