Propane Education and Research Act of 1996

Summary

Propane Education and Research Act of 1995 - Authorizes the qualified industry organizations (the National Propane Gas Association, the Gas Processors Association, or successor organizations, or a group of retail marketers or producers who collectively represent at least 25 percent of the volume of propane sold or produced in the United States) to conduct, at their own expense, a referendum among producers and retail marketers for the creation of a Propane Education and Research Council. Directs the Council, if established, to develop programs (including programs to enhance consumer and employee safety and training) and enter into contracts for: (1) propane research and development; (2) consumer education; and (3) payment for program costs with funds collected under this Act. Requires the Council to reimburse the Secretary of Energy annually for any costs incurred by the United States, but not to exceed the average annual salary of Department of Energy employees. Prescribes guidelines under which the Council shall set annual assessments on odorized propane to cover program costs. Directs the Council to establish a program to coordinate its operations with any State propane education and research council. Prohibits Council funds from being used for lobbying activities. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to annually prepare and make available to the Council, the Secretary of Energy (Secretary), and the public, an analysis of changes in propane prices relative to other energy resources. Requires the Council to restrict its activities to research and development, training, and safety whenever in any year the five-year average rolling price index of consumer grade propane exceeds by more than 10.1 percent the five-year rolling average price composite index of residential electricity, residential natural gas, and refiner price to end users of Number 2 fuel oil. Requires the price of propane to be determined by market forces in all cases. Prohibits the Council from taking action to pass the cost of the annual assessments to consumers. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to report biennially to the Congress and the Secretary on: (1) whether operation of the Council, in conjunction with the cumulative effects of market changes and Federal programs, has had an effect on propane consumers, including residential, agriculture, process, and nonfuel users; and (2) whether there have been long-term and short-term effects on propane prices as a result of Council activities and Federal programs.

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Timeline

1. 7 April 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 April 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 April 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E857-858)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 April 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 7 April 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 13 April 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

   Source: Committee

7. 24 April 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

   Source: Committee

8. 26 October 1995

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 5 March 1996

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 5 March 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 16 April 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

12. 16 April 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 27 June 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 26, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

14. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-655, Part I.

    Source: Committee

15. 27 June 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 104-655, Part I.

    Source: Committee

16. 10 July 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

    Source: Calendars

17. 10 July 1996

    Discharge

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Source: Discharge

18. 10 July 1996

    Committee

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Source: Committee

19. 4 September 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

20. 4 September 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

21. 4 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

22. 4 September 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

23. 4 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9933-9936)

    Source: Floor

24. 4 September 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Schaefer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

25. 5 September 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.

    Source: Calendars

26. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11666)

    Source: Floor

27. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11666)

    Source: Floor

28. 30 September 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

29. 30 September 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

30. 11 October 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-284.

    Source: President

31. 11 October 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

32. 11 October 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 12 October 1996 · Official file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · 5 September 1996 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 4 September 1996 · Official file
• Reported in House · 10 July 1996 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 7 April 1995 · Official file

Documents

15 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 12 October 1996

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 12 October 1996

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 September 1996

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• Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 5 September 1996

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 September 1996

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 4 September 1996

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 4 September 1996

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 10 July 1996

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 10 July 1996

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 27 June 1996

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 April 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 April 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 April 1995

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