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H.R. 4 (107th)

Energy Policy Act of 2002

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Introduced

27 July 2001

Last action

10 October 2002 · Floor

Status

NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTIONS - Mr. Waxman notified the House of his intent to offer motions to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4]

Subjects

Environment, Nuclear energy, Energy, Transport, Taxation

Source updated

21 July 2025

Environment · Nuclear energy · Energy · Transport · Taxation

Summary

Securing America's Future Energy Act of 2001, or the SAFE Act of 2001 - Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001 - Reauthorizes federal energy conservation programs with respect to Federal energy savings performance contracts, automobile fuel economy, nuclear energy, high ozone season reformulated gasoline and gasoline blendstock requirements, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, oil and gas pipeline routes, the burning of post-consumer carpet in cement kilns as an alternative energy source, and other specified matters. Comprehensive Energy Research and Technology Act of 2001 - Sets goals for energy research, development, and commercial application programs. Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a competitive grant pilot program for State and local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities to implement an alternative fuel vehicle acquisition program. Clean Green School Bus Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary to establish grant and cooperative agreement programs for alternative fuel, ultra-low sulfur diesel, and fuel cell-powered school buses. Next Generation Lighting Initiative Act - Authorizes the Secretary to establish the Next Generation Lighting Initiative. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation Authorization Act of 2001 - Earmarks funds for the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation. Robert S. Walker and George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Energy Act of 2001 - Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary to conduct a hydrogen technology transfer program to increase the global market for hydrogen technologies. Bioenergy Act of 2001 - Authorizes appropriations for bioenergy research and development programs and biofuels energy systems. Department of Energy (DOE) University Nuclear Science and Engineering Act - Directs the Secretary to support or conduct: (1) a program to maintain the nation's human resource investment and infrastructure in nuclear sciences and engineering; (2) an advanced fuel recycling technology research and development program to promote the availability of proliferation-resistant fuel recycling technologies; (3) a Nuclear Energy Research Initiative; and (4) a Nuclear Energy Plant Optimization research and development program. Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2001- Directs the Secretary to implement research and development programs pertaining to unconventional and ultra-deepwater natural gas and petroleum exploration and production technologies in areas currently available for Outer Continental Shelf leasing. Fusion Energy Sciences Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary to develop a plan for: (1) U.S. construction of a magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment; and (2) the Fusion Energy Sciences Program. Authorizes appropriations for the "Spallation Neutron Source" (at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee). Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to specified energy conservation credits and deductions. Clean Coal Power Initiative Act of 2001- Directs the Secretary to implement a prescribed program of cost and performance goals for specified five-year periods entailing research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of clean coal technologies. Energy Security Act - Mandates: (1) Federal agency reports on whether rights-of-way for transportation across Federal lands of energy supplies or transmission of electricity can be authorized for new or additional capacity; and (2) an inventory review of the wind, solar, coal, and geothermal power production potential of Federal lands. Royalty Relief Extension Act of 2001 - Mandates use of a specified bidding system for certain oil and gas lease sales located in the Western and Central Planning Area of the Gulf of Mexico. Federal Oil and Gas Lease Management Improvement Demonstration Program Act of 2001 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prescribe guidelines for: (1) the payment in kind of oil and gas royalties to the United States; and (2) royalty rate reductions for certain oil and gas wells production declines in order to spur marginal well production. Amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to: (1) prescribe royalty reductions; and (2) waive royalty requirements for certain geothermal energy leases. Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for the exploration and production of oil and gas resources of the Arctic Coastal Plain.

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Timeline

  1. 27 July 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 July 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Ways and Means, Resources, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 July 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 July 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 July 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    Mrs. Thurman moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 August 2001

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 216 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  13. 1 August 2001

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 216 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment printed in part A of H. Rept. 107-178 considered as adopted. Makes in order only those amendments printed in part B of H. Rept. 107-178. Authorizes a motion for the House to go to conference with the Senate on H.R. 4.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 August 2001

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 216. (consideration: CR H5008-5122, H5127-5176; text of measure as introduced: CR H5049-5106)

    Source: Floor

  16. 1 August 2001

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 216 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The amendment printed in part A of H. Rept. 107-178 considered as adopted. Makes in order only those amendments printed in part B of H. Rept. 107-178. Authorizes a motion for the House to go to conference with the Senate on H.R. 4.

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 August 2001

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 189 (Roll no. 320).

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 August 2001

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 223 (Roll no. 319). (consideration: CR H5174-5176; text: CR H5174)

    Source: Floor

  19. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 2 August 2001

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 August 2001

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 189 (Roll no. 320).

    Source: Floor

  22. 3 August 2001

    Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  23. 4 September 2001

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 25 April 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 25 April 2002

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3417-3418)

    Source: Floor

  26. 25 April 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.517 with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 11. Record Vote Number: 94.(text: CR 5/01/2002 S3688-3788)

    Source: Floor

  27. 26 April 2002

    Passed

    Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

    Source: Floor

  28. 1 May 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate appointed conferee(s) Bingaman; Hollings; Baucus; Kerry; Rockefeller; Breaux; Reid; Jeffords; Lieberman; Murkowski; Domenici; Grassley; Nickles; Lott; Craig; Campbell; Thomas.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 2 May 2002

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  30. 12 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Tauzin, Bilirakis, Barton, Upton, Stearns, Gillmor, Burr, Dingell, Waxman, Markey, Boucher, Gordon, and Rush.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 12 June 2002

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 12 June 2002

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H3462-3472)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 12 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 12 June 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to instruct conferees. The instructions contained in the motion require the managers on thepart of the House to ensure, to the extent possible within the scope of the conference, that no provision of the bill will create a deficit in the non-social security portion of the Federal budget during any year of the 10-year budget estimating period unless there are sufficient offsets under the bill so that there is no net deficit during such 10-year period.

    Source: Floor

  35. 12 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Markey moved that the House instruct conferees.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 12 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Barton asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  37. 27 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 27 June 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 25 July 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 25 July 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 25 July 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  42. 12 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 12 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 19 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 19 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 25 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 25 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 26 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 26 September 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 2 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 2 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 3 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  53. 3 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 3 October 2002

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed a conferee in addition to the appointment from the Committee on Resources, for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Cubin.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 10 October 2002

    Floor

    NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER MOTIONS - Mr. Waxman notified the House of his intent to offer motions to instruct conferees on the bill H.R. 4.

    Source: Floor

Votes

25 April 2002 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 4 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 88 · No 11 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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