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H.R. 5739 (95th)

A bill to prohibit State and local law from permitting construction which interferes with sunlight necessary for solar heating and cooling equipment.

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Introduced

29 March 1977

Last action

29 March 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Carney, Charles J. [D-OH-19], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6], Rep. Meeds, Lloyd [D-WA-2], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Pattison, Edward W. [D-NY-29], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2]

Subjects

Energy

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Declares that the heating and cooling of buildings accounts for a significant portion of the consumption of oil, natural gas, coal, and electric power in interstate commerce, and that the use of solar heating and cooling equipment reduces reliance on natural resources. Prohibits State and local laws which permit the construction of buildings or other obstructions which would interfere with the amount of sunlight necessary for the operation of solar heating and cooling equipment in buildings. Declares that State and local laws which are not inconsistent with the purposes of this Act are not preempted by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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