Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006

Summary

Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006 - Declares that it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, or any biofuel at a price that constitutes price gouging. Instructs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate enforcement rules within six months after enactment of this Act. Grants enforcement authority exclusively to: (1) the FTC; (2) the Attorney General of the United States; or (3) state attorneys general. Prescribes guidelines for enforcement of civil actions by state attorneys general. Preempts state action while federal action is pending. Subjects violations of this Act to specified civil and criminal penalties.

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Timeline

1. 2 May 2006

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 May 2006

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

   Source: Committee

3. 2 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 3 May 2006

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

6. 3 May 2006

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 34 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1993-1994)

   Source: Floor

7. 3 May 2006

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 34 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H1993-1994)

   Source: Floor

8. 3 May 2006

   Vote

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

   Source: Floor

9. 3 May 2006

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5253.

   Source: Floor

10. 3 May 2006

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1993-1999)

    Source: Floor

11. 3 May 2006

    Floor

    Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

12. 4 May 2006

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 26 May 2006

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

14. 5 June 2006

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 June 2006 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 3 May 2006 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 2 May 2006 · Official file

Documents

8 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 June 2006

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 June 2006

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 3 May 2006

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 3 May 2006

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• Passed House without amendment

  summary · EN · 3 May 2006

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2006

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 2 May 2006

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 May 2006

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Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
• JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Michael Burgess · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Chocola, Chris [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• GREG WALDEN · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• FRED UPTON · R · Sponsor
• JOE BARTON · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Sponsor
• STEVE CHABOT · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN · R · Cosponsor
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