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S. 1295 (100th)

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1988

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Introduced

28 May 1987

Last action

20 September 1988 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1987 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to redefine the term "domestic renewable energy industry" to include industries using fuel cell technology (thus bringing fuel cells systems technology within the ambit of Federal energy legislation). Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for cities and municipalities specifying environmental and safety standards for the use of fuel cell technology. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to report to the Congress regarding the export market potential for integrated systems of fuel cells with renewable power technologies.

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Timeline

  1. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

  3. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 September 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 November 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Energy Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Commerce Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 February 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of Commerce. Unfavorable.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 July 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 August 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 874.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 5 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 100-458.

    Source: Committee

  10. 5 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 100-458.

    Source: Committee

  11. 9 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 11 August 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 20 September 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 9 August 1988

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 5 August 1988

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 28 May 1987

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