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HR 1622 111th Congress House Energy Administrative law and regulatory procedures Air quality Department of Energy Energy research Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles Research administration and funding Research and development

To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.

Introduced: March 19, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 21, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 35 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8364-8365)
Jul 21, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8446-8447)
Jul 20, 2009
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 20, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1622.
Jul 20, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8364-8367)
Jul 20, 2009
Mr. Lujan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 14, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Jul 14, 2009
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-206.
Jun 24, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 24, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2009
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jun 16, 2009
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Mar 19, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Mar 19, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 21, 2009 House · vote #598 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 393–35 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 14, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding such program; (3) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry to ensure cooperation between the public and the private sector; and (4) report to Congress on implementing such program.

Includes among program objectives: (1) the continued improvement and development of new, cleaner, more efficient light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle engines for onroad and offroad applications; (2) the development and improvement of nationally recognized standards for the safe operation of natural gas vehicles and their components; (3) improvement in the reliability and efficiency of, and certification of, natural gas fueling station infrastructure; (4) the improvement of existing natural gas fuel storage systems and the development of new storage materials; and (5) the use of natural gas engines in hybrid vehicles.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 22, 2009

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 1 Republican 3
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jun 26, 2009
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jun 18, 2009
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · May 6, 2009
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Apr 21, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1622: To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-1622/
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