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S. 1934 (115th)

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

failedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 October 2017

Last action

21 December 2018 · Floor

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).

Sponsors

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

19 December 2025

Environment · Energy

Summary

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. Any revision of regulations applicable to stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska that requires emission control devices must occur in consultation with the Department of Energy and may not negatively affect energy reliability in remote areas of Alaska.

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Timeline

  1. 5 October 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 October 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 November 2017

    Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-127.

    Source: Committee

  4. 18 September 2018

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 18 September 2018

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 September 2018

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 November 2018

    Floor

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379.

    Source: Floor

  8. 26 November 2018

    Committee

    By Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 December 2018

    Reported

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 December 2018

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 December 2018

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 December 2018

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 December 2018

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 21 December 2018

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).

    Source: Floor

  15. 21 December 2018

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).

    Source: Floor

  16. 21 December 2018

    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

  17. 21 December 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934.

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 December 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 December 2018

    Floor

    Mr. Shimkus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

21 December 2018 · failed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Failed · Official source

Yes 202 · No 171 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 59

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 4 December 2018

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