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H.R. 6 (110th)

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

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Introduced

12 January 2007

Last action

19 December 2007 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 110-140.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]

Subjects

Energy

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Summary

Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007, or the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the deduction from gross income of any attributable to domestic production activities. Excludes from domestic production gross receipts those derived from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of oil, natural gas, or any related primary product. (Thus denies a deduction for income attributable to domestic production of oil, natural gas, or their related primary products.) Increases from five to seven years the amortization schedule for geological and geophysical expenditures for certain major integrated oil companies. Royalty Relief for American Consumers Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of the Interior to agree to any lessee request to amend any lease issued for any Central and Western Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) tract during 1998 and 1999 to incorporate specified price thresholds applicable to royalty suspension provisions. Reaffirms the authority of the Secretary to vary, based on the price of production from a lease, the suspension of royalties under specified leases on the Outer Continental Shelf. Cites conditions for the issuance of new leases authorizing oil or natural gas production in the Gulf. Instructs the Secretary to establish conservation of resources fees for both producing and nonproducing federal oil and gas leases in the Gulf. Sets forth terms restricting the transfer of such leases. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal: (1) specified incentives for natural gas production from deep wells in shallow waters of the Gulf; (2) royalty relief for deep water production in the Gulf; and (3) the prohibition on cost recovery fees for drilling-related permit application during the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to remove the Planning Areas offshore Alaska from the list of areas for which the Secretary is authorized to reduce or eliminate any royalty or net profit share set forth in the pertinent lease. Amends the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to repeal provisions governing oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska regarding: (1) renewal of competitive oil and gas leases, with or without discoveries; and (2) waiver, suspension, or reduction of rental fees or royalties on leaseholds as exploration incentives. Establishes the Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to hold federal receipts acquired as a result of the enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 12 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Budget, and Rules, 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. 12 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Budget, and Rules, 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. 12 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 January 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 66 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  6. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Point of order raised by Mr. Blunt on the content of the measure. Point of order overruled by the Chair.

    Source: Floor

  7. 18 January 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 163 (Roll no. 40).(text: CR H688-689)

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 January 2007

    Vote

    On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 39).

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Mr. McDermott moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Blunt appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

    Source: Floor

  11. 18 January 2007

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 18 January 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 January 2007

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 264 - 163 (Roll no. 40). (text: CR H688-689)

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 66, Mr. Rangel called up H.R. 6 and asked unanimous consent for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H688-690)

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 January 2007

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 66 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 18 January 2007

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 232 (Roll no. 38).

    Source: Floor

  17. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H727)

    Source: Floor

  18. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION - Mr. Price of Georgia demanded that the question be put on consideration of the bill H.R. 6.

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Mr. McCrery moved to recommit with instructions to Ways and Means, Natural Resources, The Budget, and Rules. (consideration: CR H726; text: CR H726)

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H726)

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 January 2007

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 66. (consideration: CR H690-729)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 January 2007

    Vote

    On consideration of the bill H.R. 6 Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 37).

    Source: Floor

  23. 22 January 2007

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 9.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 6 June 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  25. 7 June 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7313)

    Source: Floor

  26. 11 June 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7426-7432)

    Source: Floor

  27. 12 June 2007

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7504-7513)

    Source: Floor

  28. 13 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7582-7625)

    Source: Floor

  29. 14 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7680-7719)

    Source: Floor

  30. 15 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7780-7781, S7781-7787, S7787-7789, S7798-7799)

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7804-7807)

    Source: Floor

  32. 19 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7846-7872, S7873-7879)

    Source: Floor

  33. 20 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8002-8021, S8022-8051)

    Source: Floor

  34. 21 June 2007

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8166-8221)

    Source: Floor

  35. 21 June 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 65 - 27. Record Vote Number: 226.(text: CR 6/26/2007 S8473-8519)

    Source: Floor

  36. 22 June 2007

    Floor

    Measure amended in Senate by unanimous consent after passage. (consideration: CR S8273)

    Source: Floor

  37. 25 June 2007

    Passed

    Senate ordered measure printed as passed.

    Source: Floor

  38. 26 June 2007

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  39. 5 December 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 846 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6.

    Source: Floor

  40. 6 December 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 6 December 2007

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 1140).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H14270-14424)

    Source: NotUsed

  42. 6 December 2007

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 1140). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H14270-14424)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 6 December 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H14444)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  44. 6 December 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 846, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendments with amendments.

    Source: Floor

  45. 6 December 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 846, the House moved to agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H14270-14444)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 7 December 2007

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate amendments.

    Source: Floor

  47. 12 December 2007

    Floor

    Motion to agree to House amendment to the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 6, with an amendment (SA 3841) made in Senate. (consideration: CR S15218)

    Source: Floor

  48. 13 December 2007

    Vote

    Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 6, with an amendment (SA 3850) by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 430. (consideration: CR S15432)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 13 December 2007

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 6, with an amendment (SA 3850) by Yea-Nay Vote. 86 - 8. Record Vote Number: 430.(consideration: CR S15432)

    Source: NotUsed

  50. 13 December 2007

    Floor

    Motion to agree to House amendment to the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 6, with an amendment (SA 3841) considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S15385-15390)

    Source: Floor

  51. 14 December 2007

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  52. 17 December 2007

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 877 Reported to House. Upon adoption of the resolution, it shall be in order to move to take from the Speaker's table, H.R. 6, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment, and to agree with the Senate amendment.

    Source: Floor

  53. 18 December 2007

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  54. 18 December 2007

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  55. 18 December 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 18 December 2007

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 314 - 100 (Roll No. 1177). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H16659-16738)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 18 December 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 877, the House moved to agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H16659-16752)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  58. 18 December 2007

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  59. 18 December 2007

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendments to the Senate amendments Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 314 - 100 (Roll No. 1177).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H16659-16738)

    Source: NotUsed

  60. 18 December 2007

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H16752)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  61. 18 December 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the motion to agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6.

    Source: Floor

  62. 19 December 2007

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-140.

    Source: President

  63. 19 December 2007

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  64. 19 December 2007

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

13 December 2007 · Motion Agreed to · On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the Amendment of the House to the Amendment of the Senate to the Text of H.R. 6, with an Amendment) · Motion Agreed to · Official source

Yes 86 · No 8 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 6

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

21 June 2007 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 65 · No 27 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 7

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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