United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4 (107th)
Energy Policy Act of 2002
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
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
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
27 July 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
27 July 2001
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 July 2001
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Source: Committee
31 July 2001
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Source: Committee
1 August 2001
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Henry Bonilla to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
1 August 2001
Floor
Mrs. Thurman moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means.
Source: Floor
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
1 August 2001
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
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
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
1 August 2001
Passed
Rule H. Res. 216 passed House.
Source: Floor
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
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
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
2 August 2001
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 189 (Roll no. 320).
Source: Floor
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
2 August 2001
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
2 August 2001
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
2 August 2001
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 240 - 189 (Roll no. 320).
Source: Floor
3 August 2001
Calendars
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Source: Calendars
4 September 2001
Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145.
Source: Calendars
25 April 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 April 2002
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3417-3418)
Source: Floor
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
26 April 2002
Passed
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
Source: Floor
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
2 May 2002
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
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
12 June 2002
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
12 June 2002
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
12 June 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Markey moved that the House instruct conferees.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 June 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Barton asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendment, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 2002
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
12 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
19 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
26 September 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 October 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 October 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 October 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
3 October 2002
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
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
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Nay
- Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]Yea
- Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]Yea
Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 2 May 2002 · Download file
- Public Print · 26 April 2002 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 4 September 2001 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 2 August 2001 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 27 July 2001 · Download file
Documents
13 official files
Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 2 May 2002
Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House (text)
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Sponsors
- Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to enhance energy conservation, research and development and to provide for security and diversity in the energy supply for the American people, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Energy Security Act
- related to ← Comprehensive Energy Research and Technology Act of 2001
- related to ← Energy Tax Policy Act of 2001
- related to ← Energy Advancement and Conservation Act of 2001
- related to ← National Laboratories Partnership Improvement Act of 2001
- amends ← Part B amendment numbered 12 printed in House Report 107-178 to maintain existing protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by striking language in the bill that repeals the prohibition against energy development in ANWR.
- amends ← Part B amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 107-178 to direct FERC to impose cost-of-service based rates on electricity generators selling in the Western market for 18 months, until new power supplies come on line and to exempt new power plants from this requirement.
- amends ← Part B amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 107-178 to establish a framework for the disposition by the U.S. Government of excess government uranium stockpiles, in a manner that will not disrupt the commercial uranium market nor adversely affect the U.S./Russia High Enriched Uranium Agreement.
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/4
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- us · 107-hr-4 · source updated 21 July 2025