Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and, enhance consumer education.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill must address: (1) expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; (2) increased domestic refining capacity; (3) promotion and incentivization of increased conservation and energy efficiency; (4) expansion and promotion of additional research and development through methods such as public-private partnerships; and (5) enhanced consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources.

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Timeline

1. 7 January 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

   Source: Committee

2. 7 January 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to House Energy and Commerce

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 January 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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

4. 7 January 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 7 January 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 14 January 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 January 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 January 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 January 2009

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Sponsors

• Robert Latta · R · Sponsor
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