| Also tagged in: Arkansas, Business, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Corporate philanthropy, Education, Energy, Higher education, Industry-university relations, Scholarships, Special days Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3729; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3729; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
Bill TextA resolution honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship. 5/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship for choosing to further their education. Recognizes April 30, 2008, as the second Academic Signing Day for graduating El Dorado High School students receiving El Dorado Promise and other academic scholarships. Acknowledges the importance of the El Dorado Promise scholarship program in revitalizing southern Arkansas. Recognizes Murphy Oil Corporation for creating and funding the scholarship which enables all eligible high school graduates of the El Dorado Public School District in El Dorado, Arkansas, to attend college. | | Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Boundaries, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A bill to strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes.
| | Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3101-3102)
Bill TextHonoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship. 4/29/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship for choosing to further their education. Acknowledges the importance of the El Dorado Promise scholarship program in revitalizing southern Arkansas. Recognizes Murphy Oil Corporation for creating and funding the scholarship which enables all eligible high school graduates of the El Dorado Public School District in El Dorado, Arkansas, to attend college. | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Civil war, Commemorations, Conferences, Congressional tributes, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Cultural property, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Displaced persons, Energy Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
Bill TextExpressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Iraq, and the international community. 4/2/2008--Introduced. Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq. Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded. Expresses gratitude to the coalition forces and other international supporters for their contribution and sacrifice in the efforts to bring peace to Iraq. Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, American investments, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Business, Civil liberties, Clinics, Collection of accounts, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
Bill TextTo require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and contractor security forces from Iraq and to prohibit the establishment of any enduring or permanent United States military bases in Iraq, and for other purposes. 2/27/2008--Introduced. Fully-Funded United States Military Redeployment and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act of 2008 - States that it is the policy of the United States to: (1) commence the safe and orderly redeployment of U.S. troops and military contractors from Iraq; (2) pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy; (3) help preserve the territorial integrity of Iraq and establish a democratic central government there; (4) account for missing U.S. personnel and citizens in Iraq; and (5) turn over all internal security activities and military operations in Iraq to its elected government within one year after the enactment of this Act. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Civil war, Commemorations, Conferences, Congressional tributes, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Cultural property, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Displaced persons, Energy Latest Action: 02/06/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
Bill TextExpressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq. Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded. Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance. | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Civil liberties, Civil war, Commemorations, Conferences, Congressional tributes, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Cultural property, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Displaced persons, Energy Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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
Bill TextExpressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq. Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded. Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, American investments, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Civil liberties, Climate change, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Cooperative societies, Corporate accountability, Employee rights, Energy, Environmental assessment Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Introduced. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) through September 30, 2011. Revises international worker rights provisions. Requires OPIC to institute a climate change mitigation action plan. Requires, with a specified exception, prior to OPIC approval of a Category A extractive industry project (as defined by this Act) or an extractive industry project in which OPIC assistance would be valued at $10 million or more; (1) prior congressional notification; and (2) investor and host country agreement to implement Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative principles or substantially similar principles, and host country adherence to certain accounting procedures as they relate to such projects. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Air force, Americans in foreign countries, Ammunition, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Army, Bombs, Budgets, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Policy on Redeployment and Conduct of Operations in Iraq - (Sec. 101) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the war in Iraq should end as safely and quickly as possible, and our troops should be brought home; (2) the performance of U.S. military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan should be commended, and their service should be appropriately recognized; and (3) the primary purpose of funds from this Act should be to transition the mission of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and undertake their redeployment, and not [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Congress, Consumer education, Consumers, Electric vehicles, Emblems, Energy, Energy research, Franchises (Retail trade), Government vehicles Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to encourage and facilitate the use of renewable fuel in the United States. 11/5/2007--Introduced. Renewable Fuels Strategy Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. agricultural, forest, and working land should: (1) provide from renewable resources at least 25% of the total energy consumed in the United States; and (2) continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.Amends federal transportation law to require the manufacture each model year of increasing percentages of flexible fuel automobiles.Sets forth a minimum renewable fuels infrastructure assurance program under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall issue regulations to ensure the installation of renewable fuel pumps, including a system of production credits.Instructs the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop standards for biofuel dispenser systems.Amends the Petroleum [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Africa (Sub-Saharan), American investments, Arab countries, Arabs, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense economics, Defense industries, Defense policy, Displaced persons Latest Action: 12/31/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-174.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes. 12/31/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 12, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Defines specified terms. (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should support a state or local government decision to divest from or prohibit the investment of state or local assets in a person determined to pose a financial or reputational risk. Authorizes a state or local government to divest state or local assets or prohibit investment of state or local assets in persons that are conducting or have direct investments in business [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Business, Communications, Conferences, Constitutions, Criminal justice, Debt relief, Decentralization in government, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, International finance, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 09/27/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the creation of federal regions in Iraq. 9/27/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should support a political settlement in Iraq based on the final provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions, consistent with the wishes of the Iraqi people and their elected leaders; (2) the United States should urge the government of Iraq to quickly agree upon and implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism; and (3) nothing in this resolution should be construed in any way to infringe on the sovereign rights of the nation of Iraq. | | Also tagged in: Affiliated corporations, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Classified defense information, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Defense policy, Department of the Treasury, Depreciation and amortization, Development credit institutions Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
Bill TextTo impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand the definitions of "petroleum resources" and "person."Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) a variety of existing and proposed sanctions against Iran; and (2) mechanisms to assure a supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means. Subjects Iran to specified economic sanctions unless the President certifies to Congress that Iran has verifiably dismantled all nuclear enrichment-related and reprocessing-related programs. Subjects, with respect to prohibited transactions with Iran, a parent company to penalties for violations committed by certain subsidiaries outside the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Amends the Internal Revenue [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Budgets, Business, Carbon dioxide, Coal, Collection of accounts, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection, Excise tax, Foreign policy, Government trust funds, Governmental investigations Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply. 8/3/2007--Introduced. America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on any taxable carbon substance sold by a manufacturer, producer, or importer. Defines "taxable carbon substance" as: (1) coal (including lignite and peat); (2) petroleum and any petroleum products; and (3) natural gas that is extracted, manufactured, or produced in the United States, or entered into the United States for consumption, use, or warehousing. Establishes in the Treasury the America's Energy Security Trust Fund to finance research in clean energy technology, assist industries negatively affected by this Act, and provide carbon tax rebates to individual taxpayers.Allows individual taxpayers a tax credit equal to carbon tax rebate amounts calculated by the Secretary of the Treasury.Directs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Business, Carbon dioxide, Caribbean area, Cellulose, Civil liberties, Coal liquefaction, Coastal zone, Consumers, Continental shelf Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo improve energy security of the United States through a reduction in the oil intensity of the economy of the United States and expansion of secure oil supplies, to be achieved by increasing the availability of alternative fuel sources, fostering responsible oil exploration and production, and improving international arrangements to secure the global oil supply, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act of 2007, or the SAFE Energy Act of 2007 - Amends the Clean Air Act to: (1) revise renewable fuel standards for calendar years 2006-2020; (2) instruct the Secretary of Energy to assess the progress made toward creation of adequate infrastructure for the production and distribution of ethanol-blend fuel; and (3) require the Secretary to establish an incentives program for production of cellulosic ethanol and other emerging biofuels derived from renewable sources (including municipal solid waste). Directs the Administrator of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Business, Corporation taxes, Depreciation and amortization, Energy, Environmental protection, Great Lakes, Income tax, Law, Licenses, Oil pollution, Petroleum refineries, Tax deductions, Taxation, Waste disposal in rivers, lakes, etc., Water pollution, Water pollution control Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1707)
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny refinery expensing to owners of refineries that are permitted to increase the discharge of pollutants into the Great Lakes. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Bad Polluters Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny to a Great Lakes Polluter the taxpayer election to expense 50% of the cost of refinery property in the current taxpayer year. Defines "Great Lakes Polluter" as a refinery owner that holds a permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discharge a certain level of pollutants into the Great Lakes. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Authorization, Automobile industry, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Commercialization, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Title I: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure - (Sec. 101) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an infrastructure development grants program to assist motor fuel dealers to implement motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for renewable fuel; (2) enter into contracts with entities to install and market renewable fuels; and (3) establish requirements for grant recipients to provide renewable fuel to the public. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014. Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company.(Sec. 102) Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Auditing, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile industry Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextMoving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. 7/30/2007--Introduced. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security.Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advertising, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Commercialization, Communications, Consumer credit, Consumer education, Consumers, Corn, Credit cards, Diesel motor Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the production and use of ethanol. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate supplementing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum.Amends [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: American investments, Americans in foreign countries, Business, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Energy, Energy industries, Engineers, Executive departments, Expropriation, Finance, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextRegarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses outrage over Hugo Chavez's recent actions respecting control of energy companies operating in Venezuela. Encourages the protection of investment and respect for the sanctity of property rights. Recognizes the hard work and contributions of American workers, engineers, and scientists abroad, without whom, projects in Venezuela would not exist. Urges: (1) American companies to stand up for their shareholders' property rights; and (2) the U.S. government to continue providing a model of public-private cooperation to the world in delivering on the energy needs of its citizens. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign policy, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military bases, Military occupation, Military operations, Petroleum Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextTo limit the use of funds to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq or to exercise United States economic control of the oil resources of Iraq. 7/25/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that it is the policy of the United States not to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq; and (2) exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources. Prohibits any funds made available by any Act of Congress from being obligated or expended to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq; or (2) exercise U.S. economic control of the oil resources of Iraq. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Agricultural subsidies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Antitrust law, Automobile engines, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Biological research, Biomass energy, Budgets Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Bill TextTo reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Directs the President to: (1) promulgate regulations establishing a renewable fuel standard; and (2) provide a credit to the owner of any facility that uses renewable energy to displace over 90% of the fossil fuel normally used in renewable fuel production. Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a competitive infrastructure pilot grant program for renewable fuels; (2) at least 11 bioresearch centers for systems biology; (3) grants for renewable fuel production research and development in certain [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Business, Commercial blacklisting, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Energy, Energy development, Foreign investments, Foreign policy, Imports, International affairs, International finance, Iran, Middle East and North Africa, Petroleum, President and foreign policy Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7346)
Bill TextTo amend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by expanding economic sanctions against Iran to include the importation of refined petroleum. 6/27/2007--Introduced. Iran Sanctions Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to direct the President to impose two or more sanctions under such Act if a person has, with actual knowledge: (1) made an investment of $20 million or more (or any combination of investments of at least $5 million which in the aggregate equals or exceeds $20 million in any 12-month period) that directly and significantly contributed to Iran's ability to develop its petroleum resources; or (2) on or after December 31, 2007, provided Iran with refined petroleum resources or engaged in an activity that could contribute to the enhancement of Iran's ability to import refined petroleum resources. (Under current law, imposes sanctions upon investments of $40 million and does not include [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advertising, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Commercialization, Communications, Consumer credit, Consumer education, Consumers, Corn, Credit cards, Diesel motor Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the production and use of ethanol. 6/26/2007--Introduced. Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate replacing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Aliens, Animals, Appellate courts, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arrest, Authorization, Bering Sea, Boats and boating, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Business records, Caribbean area Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 721.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 4/24/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Coast Guard for: (1) Coast Guard operation and maintenance, with a portion to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for certain purposes under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA purposes); (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including related equipment (designating an amount for the Integrated Deepwater System Program and a Fund amount for OPA purposes); (3) Coast [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Coastal zone, Continental shelf, Energy, Energy development, Federal-state relations, Gas in submerged lands, Gas industry, Marine resources, Oil and gas leases, Oil and gas royalties, Petroleum in submerged lands, Prospecting Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
Bill TextTo greatly enhance the Nation's environmental, energy, economic, and national security by terminating long-standing Federal prohibitions on the domestic production of abundant offshore supplies of natural gas, to dedicate fixed percentages of the resultant royalties for environmental restoration projects, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance for those in need, and to share a portion of such royalties with producing States, and for other purposes. 6/20/2007--Introduced. National Environment and Energy Development Act - Declares without force or effect all federal prohibitions against the expenditure of appropriated funds to conduct natural gas leasing and preleasing activities for any area of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Revokes all withdrawals of federal submerged lands from leasing for natural gas exploration and production. Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the Secretary of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Arabs, Armed forces, Armenia, Arms control, Authorization, Azerbaijan, Budgets, Business, Business ethics, Business records, Carbon cycle Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-273.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) authority to make loans and issue investment insurance and investment guarantees through September 30, 2011. (Sec. 4) Requires that OPIC give preferential consideration to investment projects in less developed countries whose governments are receptive to private enterprise. (Sec. 5) Requires that OPIC: (1) support projects only in countries which have made or are making significant progress towards implementation of laws that substantially provide international [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobiles, Bicycles, Biomass energy, Bonds, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Cellulose, Climate change, Communications, Commuting Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3221 with 2 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 read by paragraph. Bill is op
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. 8/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 - Amends Internal Revenue Code provisions relating to renewable energy sources and energy conservation. Title I: Production Incentives - (Sec. 101) Extends through 2012 the tax credit for the production of electricity from renewable resources (e.g., wind, closed and open-loop biomass, geothermal energy, small irrigation power, municipal solid waste, and qualified hydropower). Imposes a limit on such tax credit based upon investment in renewable resource facilities placed in service after 2008 in lieu of the current phaseout provisions for such credit.(Sec. 102) Includes marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy as a renewable resource for purposes of the tax credit for producing electricity [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Aerospace industries, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Armed forces, Automobile industry, Building materials, Business, Business records, Chemical industries, Climate change, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Construction industries, Data banks Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Bill TextTo require large publicly traded companies and significant emitters of greenhouse gases to report their emissions to the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a program to require specified entities (including any significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter and any entity with annual revenues exceeding $10 million that is engaged in the business of automobiles, aerospace and defense, chemicals, construction materials, electric utilities, energy equipment and services, oil, gas, and consumable fuels, metals and mining, paper and forest products, or transportation) to report annually to the Administrator on their GHG emissions. Sets forth program design requirements, including that it be consistent with the standards, protocols, and principles of the Climate Registry and the California Climate Registry.Authorizes [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), American investments, Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil war, Congress, Congressional oversight, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Energy, Fines (Penalties), Genocide, Government information Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338)
Bill TextA bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Sudan, to increase the penalties for violations of sanctions provisions, and for other purposes. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should bring before the U.N. Security Council a resolution requiring multilateral sanctions against the government of Sudan in response to its acts of genocide against the people of Darfur and its continued refusal to allow the implementation of a peacekeeping force. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require specified securities issuers who are involved in the petroleum industry in Sudan to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): (1) such activities if they result in annual gross receipts of $1 million or more; and (2) the geographic area within Sudan where such activities occurred, and specifically if such activities took place solely [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Business, Communications, Conferences, Constitutions, Criminal justice, Debt relief, Decentralization in government, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International affairs, International finance, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7389-7390)
Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should: (1) support a political settlement among Iraq's major factions based upon the provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions; and (2) urge the government of Iraq to implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile industry, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Business, Carbon dioxide, Cellulose, Climate change, Corporation taxes, Department of Transportation, Depletion allowances, Depreciation and amortization Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7181-7184)
Bill TextA bill to comprehensively address challenges relating to energy independence, air pollution, and climate change facing the United States. 6/6/2007--Introduced. Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007 - Fuel Economy Improvement Act - Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE Standards) provisions for automobiles and light trucks, including requiring the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe graduated increased average fuel economy standards for passenger automobiles and light trucks beginning in model year 2010 in order to achieve a combined average fuel economy standard of at least 35 miles per gallon beginning in model year 2019, and of at least 45 miles per gallon beginning in model year 2030 (or such other number of miles per gallon as the Secretary may prescribe). Prohibits such regulations from making any distinction between passenger automobiles and light trucks by not later than model year 2013 (effectively eliminating the SUV [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms control agreements, Army Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/29/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2008 program year, to enter into a multiyear contract for procurement of: (1) M1A2 Abrams [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
Bill TextTo implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms control, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
Bill TextA bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written report No. 110-125. Additional views filed.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Communications, Consumer protection, Consumers, Criminal justice, Defense economics, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy prices, Energy shortages, Energy supplies, Energy transportation Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to road transportation fuel or domestic heating fuel during certain abnormal market disruptions. 5/24/2007--Introduced. The Motorist's Bill of Rights: Increasing Gas Supply, Reducing Demand, and Protecting Consumers from Gouging - Makes it unlawful, with specified exceptions, for a supplier to increase the price for road transportation fuel or domestic heating fuel by an unconscionable amount in an area during a period covered by a presidential proclamation that an abnormal market disruption has occurred. States that a violation of this Act shall be: (1) treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice as defined under the Federal Trade Commission Act; and (2) subject to civil and criminal penalties. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upon the request of a state governor or tribal organization, to provide financial assistance to hire additional personnel [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Automobile industry, Business, Communications, Energy, Energy conservation, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Fuel consumption, Gasoline, Government information, Government publicity, Public service advertising, Public-private partnerships, Technology, Transportation Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo provide for the establishment of a partnership between the Secretary of Energy and appropriate industry groups for the creation of a transportation fuel conservation education campaign, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Fuel Consumption Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into a partnership with interested industry groups to create a public education campaign for U.S. drivers about immediate measures that can be taken to conserve transportation fuel. | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Business, Corporation taxes, Energy, Finance, Income tax, Inventories, Tax administration, Tax penalties, Taxation, Valuation Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to revalue the LIFO inventories of major integrated oil companies. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Requires major integrated oil companies (i.e., companies with annual gross receipts over $1 billion and average daily worldwide production of crude oil of at least 500,000 barrels) to revalue their LIFO inventories of crude oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product according to a specified formula. Exempts such companies from any penalties for underpayment of estimated tax resulting from the revaluation of their LIFO inventories. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Business, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumers, Criminal justice, Damages, Diesel motor, Disasters, Emergency management, Energy, Energy prices, Fines (Penalties), Gasoline, Government publicity, Governmental investigations Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextA bill to prohibit price gouging relating to gasoline and diesel fuels in areas affected by major disasters. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Price Gouging Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after the President declares a major disaster, to: (1) consult with the Attorney General, the U.S. Attorney for that area, and state and local law enforcement officials to determine whether any supplier is charging unconscionably excessive prices for gasoline or diesel fuel; (2) establish a toll-free hotline for a consumer to report price gouging; and (3) establish a program to develop and distribute public informational materials in English and Spanish to assist consumers in detecting and avoiding price gouging. Makes is unlawful to charge unconscionably excessive prices for any gasoline or diesel fuel during the 180-day period after the President declares a major disaster. Requires the FTC, if it determines a supplier [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Delegation of powers, Energy, Executive departments, Federal-state relations, Law, Licenses, Petroleum refineries, Politics and government, Regulatory impact statements, State and local government, State politics and government Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1175-1176)
Bill TextTo provide for streamlining the process of Federal approval for construction or expansion of petroleum refineries, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Refinery Streamlined Permitting Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to offer assistance to enable states to assign responsibilities delegated to them regarding construction or expansion of a petroleum refining facility in a coordinated and expeditious manner.Requires all federal and state agencies, to which permitting responsibilities for petroleum refining facilities have been delegated, to enter into a memorandum of understanding about facility construction or expansion.Requires an agency to: (1) prepare and submit a Statement of Energy Effects to the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, for each proposed significant energy action; and (2) publish such Statement, or a summary of it, in each related Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alcohol as fuel, Budgets, Business, Compressed natural gas, Congress, Congressional agencies, Congressional investigations, Congressional reorganization, Congressional reporting requirements, Depreciation and amortization, Diesel motor, Economic policy, Energy, Energy prices, Excise tax, Federal advisory bodies Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 commi
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the Federal motor fuel excise taxes until the average price of unleaded gasoline is below $3 per gallon for at least 6 months. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend certain federal motor fuel excise taxes until the average price of unleaded regular gasoline is less than $3.00 per gallon for a period of six consecutive months (suspension period). Provides for adjustments to such excise taxes for floor stocks of motor fuels held by dealers prior to or after the suspension period.Repeals provisions allowing a taxpayer election to expense the cost of qualified refinery property. Transfers to the Highway Trust Fund increased tax revenues resulting from such repeal.Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to monitor gasoline prices in the United States and to report to Congress on its findings.Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Consumer protection, Consumers, Criminal justice, Energy, Energy assistance for the poor, Energy demand, Energy prices, Energy shortages, Fines (Penalties), Gasoline, Government trust funds, Law, Presidential messages, Presidents Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Bill TextTo protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging by merchants with respect to gasoline and other fuels during certain abnormal market disruptions. 5/23/2007--Introduced. Federal Energy Price Protection Act - Prohibits a supplier from increasing the price for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates by an unconscionable amount in an area during the period covered by a Presidential proclamation that an abnormal market disruption has occurred. States that such prohibition does not apply to the extent that the price increase is substantially attributable to: (1) an increase in the wholesale cost of crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillates to a supplier; (2) an increase in the replacement costs for crude oil, gasoline, or petroleum distillate sold; (3) an increase in operational costs; or (4) local, regional, national, or international market conditions. States that a violation of this Act shall: (1) be treated as a violation of a rule defining [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Block grants, Budgets, Business, Carbon cycle, Climate change, Consumers, Cost effectiveness, Diplomacy, Electric batteries, Electric power distribution Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Introduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6272-6301)
Bill TextA bill to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy 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. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 - Biofuels for Energy Security and Transportation Act of 2007 - Sets forth a schedule for motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel to contain specified volumes of renewable fuel by calendar year 2022. Prescribes a pilot program to establish refueling infrastructure corridors for gasoline blends containing renewable fuel.Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) increase funding for bioenergy research and development; (2) establish bioresearch [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Civil service retirement, Colleges, Commercial blacklisting, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
Bill TextA bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector, and for other purposes. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) publish biannually in the Federal Register a list of each person, whether within or outside of the United States, that has an investment of more than $20 million in the energy sector in Iran; and (2) maintain on the website of the Department of the Treasury the names of the persons on such list. States it is the policy of the United States to support the decision of state and local governments and educational institutions to divest from, and to prohibit the investment of assets they control in, persons included on the most recent list. Authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Congress, Corporation taxes, Economic policy, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Energy prices, Energy research, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Excess profits tax Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on 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 co
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil, to make the revenues from such tax available for investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Windfall Energy Alternatives for the Nation (WEAN) Off of Oil Act of 2007 or the WEAN Off of Oil Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose upon major integrated oil companies an excise tax of 50 percent of their net windfall profits from the production of taxable crude oil in a taxable year. Defines "windfall profit" as the excess of the removal price (sales price) of a barrel of taxable crude oil over the adjusted base price of such barrel (i.e., $50 per barrel, adjusted for inflation). Terminates such tax three years after the enactment of this Act. Allows a tax deduction for the payment of any windfall profit tax.Establishes a separate account to be funded by windfall profit tax receipts [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Civil service retirement, Colleges, Commercial blacklisting, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector, companies that sell arms to the Government of Iran, and financial institutions that extend $20,000,000 or more in credit to the Government of Iran for 45 days or more, and for other purposes. 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to ensure biannual publication in the Federal Register of a list of each person that: (1) has an investment of more than $20 million in the energy sector in Iran; (2) sells arms to the government of Iran; or (3) is a financial institution that extends $20 million or more in credit for 45 days or more to the government of Iran.Instructs the President to use only publicly available (including proprietary) information when compiling such list.Requires [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Automobile industry, Biomass energy, Business, Cellulose, Coal liquefaction, Compressed natural gas, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Defense contracts Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Bill TextTo promote the national security and stability of the economy of the United States by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology, and for other purposes. 5/16/2007--Introduced. American Fuels Act of 2007 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Energy Security to oversee all federal energy security programs, including coordination of all federal agency efforts to assist the United States in achieving full energy independence. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide: (1) a tax credit, against both ordinary and alternative minimum tax, for production of qualified flexible fuel motor vehicles; and (2) an alternative fuel retail sales credit. Amends the Clayton Act and the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit restrictions on the installation of alternative fuel pumps within fuel franchise documents. Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, American investments, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Boundaries, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill TextTo strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purpose |
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