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H.R. 2540 (100th)

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1987

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Introduced

28 May 1987

Last action

8 June 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. McCurdy, Dave [D-OK-4], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

28 August 2025

Energy

Summary

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1987 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation). Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

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Timeline

  1. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 June 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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