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H.R. 2489 (98th)

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1983

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Introduced

12 April 1983

Last action

2 May 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-8], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Hall, Katie [D-IN-1], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

29 August 2025

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Summary

Synthetic Fuels Corporation Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Energy Security Act to authorize the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation to make loans, loan and price guarantees, and purchase agreements and to enter into joint ventures for district heating or cooling projects. Authorizes the Corporation to make price support loans for municipal waste energy projects which produce and sell biomass energy. Requires the Corporation to solicit proposals and provide financial assistance for district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects. Requires that the synthetic fuel production strategy established by the Corporation address the types of district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects the Corporation intends to assist. Makes a minimum of 25 percent of the amount of financial assistance available for obligation during any fiscal year by the Corporation available for such projects. Requires the Corporation's Board of Directors to assure that the Corporation is organized to evaluate, process, and review proposed and funded district heating or cooling projects and municipal waste energy projects.

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Timeline

  1. 12 April 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 April 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Conservation and Power.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 May 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

    Source: Committee

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