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HRES 492 111th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications Advanced technology and technological innovations Building construction Commemorative events and holidays Energy efficiency and conservation Environmental technology Industrial facilities Research and development

Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.

Introduced: June 2, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
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Jun 8, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 8, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6275-6276)
Jun 8, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6275-6276)
Jun 8, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
Jun 8, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6275-6277)
Jun 8, 2009
Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jun 2, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jun 2, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Supports the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.

Recognizes and reaffirms the nation's commitment to High-performance Buildings by promoting awareness about their benefits and new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to information.

Recognizes the unique role that the Department of Energy (DOE) plays through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Building Technologies Program, which works closely with the building industry and manufacturers to conduct research and development on technologies and practices for building energy efficiency.

Recognizes the important role that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in developing the measurement science needed to develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate the new building technologies.

Encourages further research and development of high-performance building standards, research, and development.

What's happening now June 8, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1