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S. 634 (101st)

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1989

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Introduced

16 March 1989

Last action

7 July 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Sponsors

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Fuel Cells Energy Utilization Act of 1989 - 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. 16 March 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 June 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 June 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 15 June 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 101-53.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 June 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 101-53.

    Source: Committee

  8. 23 June 1989

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 June 1989

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 June 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 June 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 7 July 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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