Hydrogen Future Act of 1996

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Introduced

24 January 1995

Last action

24 September 1996 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4138.

Summary

Hydrogen Future Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to support hydrogen energy production research and development leading to technical demonstrations in the following areas: (1) chemical conversion, including photoproduction; (2) bioconversion; (3) electrolysis; (4) safe and economical hydrogen storage for both onboard vehicle and stationary use; (5) efficient, hydrogen-based transportation vehicles; (6) electricity generation using hydrogen as a fuel source for utility and industrial applications; (7) heating and cooling using hydrogen; and (8) hydrogen fuel jet engine. (Sec. 5) Sets forth a proposal solicitation schedule. Directs the Secretary to require a specified cost-sharing commitment from non-Federal sources. (Sec. 6) Requires specified portions of appropriations for this program to be used to support research on highly innovative energy technologies. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to: (1) foster technology transfer activities between the Federal, industrial, and academic sectors; (2) submit a detailed status report to the Congress; (3) coordinate with other Federal agencies involved in similar hydrogen research activities; and (4) consult with the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel established under the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990. (Sec. 10) Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to repeal its mandate for hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amounts which may be obligated for Energy Supply Research and Development Activities to the total amount obligated in FY 1995.

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Timeline

24 January 1995
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 1995
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E165)
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 January 1995
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
1 February 1995
Committee
Committee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
10 February 1995
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
10 February 1995
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
30 March 1995
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Source: Calendars
30 March 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-95.
Source: Committee
30 March 1995
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-95.
Source: Committee
30 March 1995
Passed
Mr. Livingston (for Mr. Walker) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology have until 5:00 p.m. on March 30 to file a report on H.R. 655. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
1 May 1995
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 136 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 655.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable James V. Hansen to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 136 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 136. (consideration: CR H4467-4482)
Source: Floor
2 May 1995
Passed
Rule H. Res. 136 passed House.
Source: Floor
3 May 1995
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
4 May 1995
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
Source: Committee
20 March 1996
Committee
Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held.
Source: Committee
12 September 1996
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
13 September 1996
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Source: Calendars
13 September 1996
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
13 September 1996
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Source: Committee
24 September 1996
Committee
For Further Action See H.R.4138.
Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

Reported to Senate · 13 September 1996 · Official file
Referred in Senate · 3 May 1995 · Official file
Engrossed in House · 2 May 1995 · Official file
Reported in House · 30 March 1995 · Official file
Introduced in House · 24 January 1995 · Official file

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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 13 September 1996
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 13 September 1996
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 3 May 1995
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Referred in Senate · EN · 3 May 1995
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 2 May 1995
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 2 May 1995
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 30 March 1995
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Reported in House · EN · 30 March 1995
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 30 March 1995
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 24 January 1995
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Introduced in House · EN · 24 January 1995
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 24 January 1995
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/655
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