United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1622 (111th)
To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.
Introduced
19 March 2009
Last action
22 July 2009 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4], GENE GREEN, Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Michael Burgess, Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29], Marsha Blackburn, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Frank Lucas, Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Mario Diaz-Balart
Subjects
Environment, Energy
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; and (2) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry and with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding streamlined certification of natural gas conversion systems to federal certification requirements and in-use emission standards.
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Timeline
19 March 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 March 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 March 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Source: Committee
16 June 2009
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
16 June 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 June 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
24 June 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
14 July 2009
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Source: Calendars
14 July 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-206.
Source: Committee
14 July 2009
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-206.
Source: Committee
20 July 2009
Vote
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.
Source: Floor
20 July 2009
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1622.
Source: Floor
20 July 2009
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8364-8367)
Source: Floor
20 July 2009
Floor
Mr. Lujan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
21 July 2009
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8446-8447)
Source: Floor
21 July 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 July 2009
Vote
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)
Source: Floor
21 July 2009
Vote
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): 393 - 35 (Roll no. 598).(text: CR 7/20/2009 H8364-8365)
Source: Floor
22 July 2009
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 22 July 2009 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 21 July 2009 · Official file
- Reported in House · 14 July 2009 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 19 March 2009 · Official file
Documents
11 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 22 July 2009
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 22 July 2009
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 July 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 July 2009
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 21 July 2009
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 14 July 2009
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 14 July 2009
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 14 July 2009
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2009
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 19 March 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 19 March 2009
Sponsors
- Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
- GENE GREEN · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2] · D · Sponsor
- Michael Burgess · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29] · D · Cosponsor
- Marsha Blackburn · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Frank Lucas · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
- Mario Diaz-Balart · R · Cosponsor
- · sseg00 · Standing
- · hssy00 · Standing
Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/1622
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/1622
- us · 111-hr-1622 · source updated 24 March 2026