HR 4877
118th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power generation and transmission
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Research and development
Water storage
Water use and supply
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act
Introduced: July 25, 2023
Introduced by:
Lee, Summer L.
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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Became law
May 1, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 30, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 30, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 75 (Roll no. 157). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2656)
Apr 30, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 75 (Roll no. 157). (text: 04/29/2024 CR H2656)
Apr 30, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2713-2714)
Apr 29, 2024
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.
Apr 29, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4877.
Apr 29, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2656-2658)
Apr 29, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 22, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
Sep 22, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-215.
Jul 27, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
Jul 27, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 25, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jul 25, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | House · vote #157 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 333–75 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program concerning abandoned oil and gas wells. Under the program, DOE must work to improve (1) data collection on the location of abandoned oil or gas wells; (2) the plugging, remediation, reclamation, and repurposing of the wells; and (3) strategies to mitigate potential environmental impacts of documented and undocumented abandoned wells. The program terminates after five years.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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