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H.R. 6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.

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Introduction

Upon taking control of the 110th Congress in January 2007, Democrats promised to pass comprehensive energy legislation. When passed by the House, the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 simply addressed royalties and tax breaks previously afforded to oil and gas companies. The Senate later amended the bill, and passed a much more comprehensive version in June 2007.<ref>Jim Efstathiou Jr. and Tina Seeley, "House Democrats Poised to Cut Oil Company Subsidies,...

 

A short synopsis of this bill's highlights, created by Project Vote Smart, is available on the Summary tab.

Bill Status

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Bill Text:
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Status:
Introduced Jan 12, 2007
Scheduled for Debate Jan 22, 2007
Amendments (331 proposed) [details]
Passed House [details] Jan 18, 2007
Passed Senate Jun 21, 2007
Signed by President Dec 19, 2007
This bill has become law. [Last Updated: Jan 26, 2008]
Last Action:
Dec 19, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-140.
Other Titles:
-- Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007
-- Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Sequestration Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007
-- Green Jobs Act of 2007
-- Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Research and Development Act
-- Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007
-- Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act
-- United States Energy Storage Competitiveness Act of 2007
-- Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Votes on Passage

Jan 18, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 264 Ayes, 163 Nays, 8 Present/Not Voting.

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Jun 21, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 65 Ayes, 27 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting.

View Votes (Senate roll no. 226)

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