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H.R. 5278 (106th)

Energy Independence Through Presidential Leadership Act

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Introduced

25 September 2000

Last action

20 October 2000 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]

Subjects

Energy, Taxation

Source updated

20 August 2025

Energy · Taxation

Summary

Energy Independence Through Presidential Leadership Act - Expresses the sense of the Congress that President should take immediate and appropriate action to lead the United States in developing and enacting a comprehensive energy policy to lessen our dependence on foreign nations to supply our energy needs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to lower, by 4.3 cents, the tax on highway gasoline and diesel fuel and kerosene.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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. 25 September 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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. 25 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 September 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 October 2000

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

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