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H.R. 3797 (114th)

SENSE Act

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Introduced

22 October 2015

Last action

16 March 2016 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Rothfus, Keith J. [R-PA-12], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Energy

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Summary

Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act or the SENSE Act This bill modifies the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule as it applies to certain electric utility steam generating units (electric power plants) that convert coal refuse into energy. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must maintain the existing limits for sulfur dioxide emissions from coal refuse utilities under the cap-and-trade system, instead of applying the more restrictive limits that are scheduled to go into effect in 2017. (Under the current system, a cap sets a limit on emissions. The cap is lowered over time to reduce the amount of pollutants released. Utilities may only emit as much carbon as permitted under their allowances, which may be traded with others.) Thus, the EPA must allocate to coal refuse utilities in 2017 and subsequent years the same number of emissions allowances for sulfur dioxide that have been previously allocated to coal refuse utilities, instead of reducing allowances. After January 1, 2017, a coal refuse utility may not trade any unused sulfur dioxide allowances. Those allowances may be saved by the coal refuse utilities for use in future compliance periods. The EPA may not increase the total number of allowances for sulfur dioxide emissions from all sources that are allocated to each state. The bill eases emission limits for hazardous air pollutants from coal refuse utilities. The EPA must allow the utilities to meet compliance requirements by meeting the maximum achievable control technology standards for either hydrogen chloride or sulfur dioxide.

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Timeline

  1. 22 October 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 October 2015

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7094-7095)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 October 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 October 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 23 October 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 February 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 10 February 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 February 2016

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 February 2016

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 24 February 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 25 February 2016

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 22.

    Source: Committee

  12. 25 February 2016

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 7 March 2016

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

    Source: Calendars

  14. 7 March 2016

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-445.

    Source: Committee

  15. 7 March 2016

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-445.

    Source: Committee

  16. 14 March 2016

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 640 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4596 and H.R. 3797.

    Source: Floor

  17. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3797.

    Source: Floor

  18. 15 March 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 15 March 2016

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 183 (Roll no. 123). (text: CR H1371)

    Source: Floor

  20. 15 March 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 231 - 183 (Roll no. 123).(text: CR H1371)

    Source: Floor

  21. 15 March 2016

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 173 - 236 (Roll no. 122). (consideration: CR H1381)

    Source: Floor

  22. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1380)

    Source: Floor

  23. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    Ms. Adams moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H1379-1381; text: CR H1379)

    Source: Floor

  24. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1379)

    Source: Floor

  25. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Lynn A. Westmoreland to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  26. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 640 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  27. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4596 and H.R. 3797.

    Source: Floor

  28. 15 March 2016

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 640. (consideration: CR H1365-1381)

    Source: Floor

  29. 15 March 2016

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 640 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 16 March 2016

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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