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S. 85 (100th)

Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1987

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Introduced

6 January 1987

Last action

4 May 1987 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.1941.

Sponsors

Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

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Summary

Natural Gas Utilization Act of 1987 - Amends the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 to repeal: (1) prohibitions on the use of natural gas and petroleum as a primary energy source in new electric powerplants and new major fuel-burning installations; (2) the prohibition on the construction of new powerplants without alternate fuel capability; (3) the authority of the Secretary of Energy to prohibit the use of natural gas in certain boilers; (4) the prohibition on the use of natural gas for decorative outdoor lighting; and (5) the authority of the Secretary to restrict increased uses of petroleum by existing powerplants. Makes conforming amendments. Repeals the incremental pricing provisions of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Regulation.

    Source: Committee

  2. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Energy Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 March 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Regulation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-45.

    Source: Committee

  6. 25 March 1987

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 March 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 73.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 31 March 1987

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-30. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 March 1987

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-30. Additional views filed.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 April 1987

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 April 1987

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 21 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 21 April 1987

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Source: Committee

  15. 4 May 1987

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.1941.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 8 April 1987

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 31 March 1987

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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