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Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016
Introduced: September 9, 2015
Introduced by:
Murkowski, Lisa
Republican
· Alaska
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50 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 8, 2016
Conference held.
Sep 8, 2016
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Sep 7, 2016
APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREE - The Chair announced the appointment of Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois as a conferee on S. 2012 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Whitfield of Kentucky.
Jul 12, 2016
Cloture motion on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and the Presiding Officer appoints the following conferees: Murkowski, Barrasso, Risch, Cornyn, Cantwell, Wyden, and Sanders presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4962-4963; text: S4962-4963)
Jul 12, 2016
Motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and the Presiding Officer appoints the following conferees: Murkowski, Barrasso, Risch, Cornyn, Cantwell, Wyden, and Sanders made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4962)
Jul 12, 2016
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4975)
Jul 12, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 12, 2016
Senate disagrees to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agrees to request for conference, and the Presiding Officer appoints the following conferees: Murkowski, Barrasso, Risch, Cornyn, Cantwell, Wyden, and Sanders. (consideration: CR S4975)
Jul 12, 2016
Motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and the Presiding Officer appoints the following conferees: Murkowski, Barrasso, Risch, Cornyn, Cantwell, Wyden, and Sanders agreed to by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4975)
Jul 12, 2016
Cloture on the motion to disagree to the House amendment to the Senate bill, agree to request for conference, and the Presiding Officer appoints the following conferees: Murkowski, Barrasso, Risch, Cornyn, Cantwell, Wyden, and Sanders invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 84 - 3. Record Vote Number: 125. (consideration: CR S4975; text: CR S4975)
May 26, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of secs. 1005, 1006, 1010, 1014, 1016-1019, 1022, 3001, 4724, title VII, and sec. 10331 of the Senate bill and secs. 2007, 3116, 3117, and 3141 of Division A, and title IX of Division B, subtitle D of title II of Divsion C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Hardy, Zeldin, and DeFazio.
May 26, 2016
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
May 26, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of secs. 2308, 3001, part II of title II, 3017, 3104, 3109, 3201, 3301-3306, 3308-3312, 4006, 4401, 4403, 4405, 4407, 4410, 4412-4414, title V, sec. 6001, subtitle A of title VI, sec. 6202, title VIII, title IX, subtitles A, B, and C of title X, parts I, II, III, and IV of subtitle D of title X, and secs. 10341 and 10345 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1115 and 1116 of Division A, Division B, and Division C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Bishop (UT), Young (AK), Lummis, Denham, Westerman, Grijalva, Huffman, and Dingell.
May 26, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Agriculture for consideration of secs. 3017, 3305, 4501, 4502, 5002, part II of subtitle C of title X, and sec. 10233 of the Senate bill, and secs. 1116 and 5013 of division A, Division B, and secs. 1031, 1032, 1035-1037, subtitle K of title I, sec. 2013, subtitles F, M, and Q of title II, and title XXV of Division C of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Conaway, Thompson (PA), and Peterson.
May 26, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Upton, Barton, Whitfield, Shimkus, Latta, McMorris Rodgers, Olson, McKinley, Pompeo, Griffith, Johnson (OH), Flores, Mullin, Pallone, Rush, Capps, Matsui, Castor (FL), Sarbanes, Welch, Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), Tonko, and Loebsack.
May 26, 2016
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for consideration of secs. 1014, 1201, 1203, 1301-1304, 1306-1308, 1310, 1311, 2002, 2301, 2401, part III of subtitle A of title III, secs. 3101, 3302, 3307, 3402, 3403, 3501, 3502, 4001, 4002, 4006, 4101, subtitle C of title IV, secs. 4402, 4404, 4406, 4720, 4721, 4727, 4728, and 4737 of the Senate bill, and sec. 1109 and title VII of Division A, and Division D of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Smith (TX), Weber (TX), and Johnson, E. B..
May 25, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters (CA) motion to commit with instructions, pending a reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new section pertaining to consideration of impacts on climate change. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
May 25, 2016
Mr. Peters moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H3207; text: CR H3207)
May 25, 2016
The previous question was ordered on S. 2012, as amended, pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3207)
May 25, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 2012, as amended.
May 25, 2016
The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2012 and H.R. 5233.
May 25, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 744. (consideration: CR H3117-3208; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3117-3198)
May 25, 2016
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Whitfield asked unanimous consent that the question of adoption of a motion to commit on S. 2012 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 or rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
May 25, 2016
On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 205 - 212 (Roll no. 264). (consideration: CR H3260-3261)
May 25, 2016
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of the Grijalva motion to instruct conferees to S. 2012.
May 25, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the motion to instruct, the Chair put the question on the motion and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the motion to instruct until a time to be announced.
May 25, 2016
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3219)
May 25, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with an hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House at the conference on disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 2012 to be instructed to insist on inclusion of section 5002.
May 25, 2016
Mr. Grijalva moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H3219; text: CR H3219)
May 25, 2016
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.
May 25, 2016
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 744, Mr. Barton moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
May 25, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 25, 2016
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 250).
May 25, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 250).
May 25, 2016
On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 239 (Roll no. 249). (consideration: CR H3217-3218)
May 25, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3217-3218, H3219-3220)
May 25, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 and a previous order of the House, further proceedings on the Peters (CA) motion to commit were postponed until a time to be announced.
May 25, 2016
The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3208)
May 24, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 744 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2012 and H.R. 5233.
Apr 21, 2016
Received in the House.
Apr 21, 2016
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 21, 2016
Held at the desk.
Apr 20, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2207-2289)
Apr 20, 2016
Cloture motion on the measure rendered moot in Senate.
Apr 20, 2016
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 54. (text: CR S2208-2289)
Apr 20, 2016
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 54.(text: CR S2208-2289)
Apr 20, 2016
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the measure (Record Vote No. 17) rendered moot in Senate.
Apr 19, 2016
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2145-2191)
Feb 4, 2016
Cloture on the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 54. Record Vote Number: 17. (consideration: CR S646; text: CR S646)
Feb 4, 2016
Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the measure (Roll Call Vote No. 17) entered in Senate.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 | House · vote #264 | On Motion to Instruct Conferees | Failed | 205–212 | See who voted → |
| May 25, 2016 | House · vote #250 | On Passage | Passed | 241–178 | See who voted → |
| May 25, 2016 | House · vote #249 | On Motion to Commit with Instructions | Failed | 178–239 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015
This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency in buildings and appliances.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (DOE) shall conduct activities with respect to manufacturing energy efficiency.
Vehicle Innovation Act of 2015
DOE shall conduct research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application programs regarding passenger as well as medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and transit vehicles.
The Federal Power Act is amended with respect to cybersecurity threats, and requirements are prescribed for enhanced electric grid security as well as bulk-power system reliability.
The EPCA is amended regarding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The Natural Gas Act is amended with respect to liquefied natural gas exports.
DOE shall conduct programs with respect to electric grid storage and related grid matters.
The Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 is replaced by the Exascale Computing Act of 2015, and DOE shall conduct research for development of two or more exascale computing machine architectures.
The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and specified other Acts regarding:
- hydroelectric power,
- geothermal energy,
- marine hydrokinetic renewable energy,
- biomass,
- oil and gas,
- helium,
- specified critical minerals,
- coal,
- nuclear energy,
- 21st century energy workforce development, and
- recycled carbon fiber and nonrecycled mixed plastics.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 and other Acts are amended to:
- revise or prescribe requirements for loan and loan guarantee incentives for innovative technologies, and
- establish an e-prize competition or challenge pilot program to implement community and regional energy solutions to reduce energy costs in high-cost regions.
DOE and the Department of the Interior shall establish a joint NEWS Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability.
Interior may develop a current and accurate multipurpose cadastre to support federal land management activities.
The Department of Energy Organization Act is amended to:
- direct the President to establish a Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force,
- rename the DOE Under Secretary for Science as the Under Secretary for Science and Energy,
- direct the DOE Energy Information Administration (EIA) to develop a plan to identify all oil inventories and other physical oil assets owned by the 50 largest traders of oil contracts, and
- create within the EIA a Financial Market Analysis Office.
The bill establishes a Working Group on Energy Markets.
The EPCA is amended to repeal the mandates for various specified studies, reports, plans, and programs.
The bill establishes a National Park Service Critical Maintenance and Revitalization Conservation Fund, and revises requirements for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Historic Preservation Fund.
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