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S. 388 (101st)

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Member Term Act of 1989

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Introduced

8 February 1989

Last action

11 April 1990 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-271.

Sponsors

Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Member Term Act of 1989 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to extend the term of office for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission members from four years to five years. Modifies the staggered terms of office.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1989

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 March 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  4. 17 April 1989

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-45.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 June 1989

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 July 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 152.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 12 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 101-76.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 July 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 101-76.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 November 1989

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 November 1989

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 November 1989

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 March 1990

    Floor

    A similar measure H.R. 908 was laid on the table without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 March 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 March 1990

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 27 March 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 March 1990

    Passed

    The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 908. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 27 March 1990

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  20. 28 March 1990

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

  21. 29 March 1990

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  22. 29 March 1990

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  23. 2 April 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  24. 2 April 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  25. 2 April 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  26. 11 April 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-271.

    Source: President

  27. 11 April 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  28. 11 April 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Enrolled Bill (text)

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  • Engrossed Amendment House (text)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 12 April 1990

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 27 March 1990

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 15 November 1989

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 12 July 1989

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 8 February 1989

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