United States · Bill · S
S. 2251 (103rd)
Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments of 1994
Introduced
30 June 1994
Last action
30 November 1994 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Sponsors
Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]
Subjects
Defence, Energy, Education
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to repeal the loan guarantee program for the development of underground coal mines. (Sec. 3) Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit joint bidding for natural gas or crude oil development rights on the Outer Continental Shelf only when it is determined before a lease sale that this bidding would adversely affect competition or the receipt of fair market value. Repeals guidelines for oil and gas production at the maximum efficient rate and at the temporary emergency production rate. Transfers the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office from the Federal Energy Administration to the Secretary of Energy. Repeals the mandate for: (1) a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Plan (while retaining authority for a one billion barrel Reserve); (2) an Early Storage Reserve; and (3) a minimum fill rate. Makes the Regional Petroleum Reserve part of the SPR. Revises SPR operation and maintenance guidelines affecting expansion, drawdown and distribution plans. Conditions the Secretary's authority to acquire petroleum products for the SPR upon the availability of funds. Revises SPR drawdown and distribution guidelines including: (1) a repeal the Secretary's allocation authority; and (2) a mandate that the Secretary sell SPR petroleum at public sale to the highest bidder. Revises: (1) SPR annual reporting requirements; and (2) guidelines governing the obligation of funds from the SPR Petroleum Account. Repeals the mandate for congressional review of contracts for which no implementing legislation is needed. Extends the authorities relating to the SPR through FY 1999. (Sec. 4) Revises guidelines governing: (1) international voluntary agreements affecting emergency responses; (2) the applicability of the Defense Production Act of 1950; and (3) antitrust defenses applicable to international voluntary agreements. Extends the authorization of appropriations for interagency working groups to promote exports of renewable energy and energy efficiency products and services through FY 1999. Extends emergency energy authorities through FY 1999. (Sec. 5) Extends authorizations of appropriations through FY 1999 for: (1) State energy conservation programs; and (2) the energy conservation program for schools and hospitals. Amends the Energy Conservation and Production Act to extend through FY 1999 the authorization of appropriations for weatherization assistance program for low-income persons. (Sec. 6) Repeals: (1) the statutory mandate for the President to collect certain petroleum product information; and (2) conflict of interest disclosure requirements guidelines.
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Timeline
30 June 1994
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1994
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8101-8105)
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1994
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
20 July 1994
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
12 August 1994
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.
Source: Calendars
12 August 1994
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-334.
Source: Committee
12 August 1994
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-334.
Source: Committee
30 September 1994
Floor
Measure laid before Senate.
Source: Floor
30 September 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S13835-13841)
Source: Floor
4 October 1994
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
4 October 1994
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
4 October 1994
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
29 November 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Source: IntroReferral
30 November 1994
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in Senate · 30 September 1994 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 12 August 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 30 June 1994 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 September 1994
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 30 September 1994
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 12 August 1994
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 June 1994
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Introduced in Senate
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Sponsors
- Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 1994
- related to → Department of Energy National Competitiveness Technology Partnership Act of 1993
- related to → Lower Mississippi Delta Initiatives Act of 1993
- amends ← To promote the industrial competitiveness and economic growth of the United States by strengthening the linkages between the laboratories of the Department of Energy and the private sector and by supporting the development and application of technologies critical to the economic, scientific and technological competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To provide a substitute for title I -- Energy Policy and Conservation Act Amendments.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/2251
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/s/2251
- us · 103-s-2251 · source updated 24 March 2026