Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2016

Summary

Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015 This bill amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act, the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 with respect to energy efficiency in buildings and appliances. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy (DOE) shall conduct activities with respect to manufacturing energy efficiency. Vehicle Innovation Act of 2015 DOE shall conduct research, development, engineering, demonstration, and commercial application programs regarding passenger as well as medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and transit vehicles. The Federal Power Act is amended with respect to cybersecurity threats, and requirements are prescribed for enhanced electric grid security as well as bulk-power system reliability. The EPCA is amended regarding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Natural Gas Act is amended with respect to liquefied natural gas exports. DOE shall conduct programs with respect to electric grid storage and related grid matters. The Department of Energy High-End Computing Revitalization Act of 2004 is replaced by the Exascale Computing Act of 2015, and DOE shall conduct research for development of two or more exascale computing machine architectures. The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and specified other Acts regarding: hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, marine hydrokinetic renewable energy, biomass, oil and gas, helium, specified critical minerals, coal, nuclear energy, 21st century energy workforce development, and recycled carbon fiber and nonrecycled mixed plastics. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 and other Acts are amended to: revise or prescribe requirements for loan and loan guarantee incentives for innovative technologies, and establish an e-prize competition or challenge pilot program to implement community and regional energy solutions to reduce energy costs in high-cost regions. DOE and the Department of the Interior shall establish a joint NEWS Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability. Interior may develop a current and accurate multipurpose cadastre to support federal land management activities. The Department of Energy Organization Act is amended to: direct the President to establish a Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force, rename the DOE Under Secretary for Science as the Under Secretary for Science and Energy, direct the DOE Energy Information Administration (EIA) to develop a plan to identify all oil inventories and other physical oil assets owned by the 50 largest traders of oil contracts, and create within the EIA a Financial Market Analysis Office. The bill establishes a Working Group on Energy Markets. The EPCA is amended to repeal the mandates for various specified studies, reports, plans, and programs. The bill establishes a National Park Service Critical Maintenance and Revitalization Conservation Fund, and revises requirements for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and the Historic Preservation Fund.

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Timeline

1. 9 September 2015

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.

   Source: Calendars

2. 9 September 2015

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 114-138.

   Source: Committee

3. 9 September 2015

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski. With written report No. 114-138.

   Source: Committee

4. 9 September 2015

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 27 January 2016

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S217-224, S224-240, S243-247)

   Source: Floor

6. 28 January 2016

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S299-326)

   Source: Floor

7. 1 February 2016

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S405-421)

   Source: Floor

8. 2 February 2016

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S460-470, S470-484)

   Source: Floor

9. 3 February 2016

   Floor

   Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S539-570)

   Source: Floor

10. 4 February 2016

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S637-646, S649)

    Source: Floor

11. 19 April 2016

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2145-2191)

    Source: Floor

12. 20 April 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 54.(text: CR S2208-2289)

    Source: Floor

13. 20 April 2016

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2207-2289)

    Source: Floor

14. 21 April 2016

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

15. 21 April 2016

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

16. 21 April 2016

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

17. 24 May 2016

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 744 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of S. 2012 and H.R. 5233.

    Source: Floor

18. 25 May 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

19. 25 May 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 250).

    Source: Floor

20. 25 May 2016

    Vote

    On motion to commit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 178 - 239 (Roll no. 249). (consideration: CR H3217-3218)

    Source: Floor

21. 25 May 2016

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to commit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3208)

    Source: Floor

22. 25 May 2016

    Floor

    Mr. Peters moved to commit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H3207; text: CR H3207)

    Source: Floor

23. 25 May 2016

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered on S. 2012, as amended, pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3207)

    Source: Floor

24. 25 May 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

25. 25 May 2016

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3219)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

26. 25 May 2016

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 744, Mr. Barton moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

27. 25 May 2016

    Passed

    On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

28. 25 May 2016

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 250).

    Source: Floor

29. 25 May 2016

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 744. (consideration: CR H3117-3208; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3117-3198)

    Source: Floor

30. 25 May 2016

    Passed

    ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Whitfield asked unanimous consent that the question of adoption of a motion to commit on S. 2012 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 or rule 20. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

31. 26 May 2016

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.

    Source: Floor

32. 26 May 2016

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration of the Senate bill and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Upton, Barton, Whitfield, Shimkus, Latta, McMorris Rodgers, Olson, McKinley, Pompeo, Griffith, Johnson (OH), Flores, Mullin, Pallone, Rush, Capps, Matsui, Castor (FL), Sarbanes, Welch, Lujan, Ben Ray (NM), Tonko, and Loebsack.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

33. 12 July 2016

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4962-4975)

    Source: Floor

34. 7 September 2016

    Floor

    APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREE - The Chair announced the appointment of Mr. Kinzinger of Illinois as a conferee on S. 2012 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Whitfield of Kentucky.

    Source: Floor

35. 8 September 2016

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

36. 8 September 2016

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

Votes

Versions

• Engrossed Amendment House · 25 May 2016 · Download file
• Engrossed in Senate · 20 April 2016 · Download file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · 9 September 2015 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
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