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H.Res. 492 (111th)

Supporting the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 June 2009

Last action

8 June 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], MIKE DOYLE, David Loebsack, Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2], Earl Blumenauer, JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Leonard Lance, Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Shelley Capito, Charles Dent, Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13], Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], James Himes

Subjects

Energy, Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

Supports the goals and ideals of High-Performance Building Week. Recognizes and reaffirms the nation's commitment to High-performance Buildings by promoting awareness about their benefits and new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to information. Recognizes the unique role that the Department of Energy (DOE) plays through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's Building Technologies Program, which works closely with the building industry and manufacturers to conduct research and development on technologies and practices for building energy efficiency. Recognizes the important role that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in developing the measurement science needed to develop, test, integrate, and demonstrate the new building technologies. Encourages further research and development of high-performance building standards, research, and development.

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Timeline

  1. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 June 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 June 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  5. 8 June 2009

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6275-6276)

    Source: Floor

  6. 8 June 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6275-6276)

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 June 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 June 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6275-6277)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 June 2009

    Floor

    Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

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