Bills in the 113th Congress
H.R. 3826
Electricity Security and Affordability Act
To provide direction to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the establishment of standards for emissions of any greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, and for other purposes.
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Sponsor
Ed Whitfield
R-KY 1st- 94 Cosponsors
- 8 Amendments
Mar 6, 2014: Passed House
Environmental protection
Actions
| This bill also has 16 actions from amendments. Show Amendment Actions | |
| May 8, 2014 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374. |
| May 7, 2014 | Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. |
| March 10, 2014 | Received in the Senate. |
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March 6, 2014 11:12 AM EST |
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 106). |
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March 6, 2014 11:12 AM EST |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
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March 6, 2014 11:05 AM EST |
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 223 (Roll no. 105). |
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March 6, 2014 10:59 AM EST |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2213) |
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March 6, 2014 10:51 AM EST |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Brownley (CA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to prohibit the application of the bill with respect to rules that save consumers money on electricity bills, including rules that allow for or, encourage energy efficiency, demand response, and other approaches to lower the cost of electricity for consumers. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 6, 2014 10:50 AM EST |
Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H2211-2214; text: CR H2211) |
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March 6, 2014 10:49 AM EST |
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2185-2186) |
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March 6, 2014 10:49 AM EST |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2211) |
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March 6, 2014 10:48 AM EST |
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 3826. |
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March 6, 2014 10:47 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 583: On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H2210-2211) |
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March 6, 2014 10:43 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 581: On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H2210) |
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March 6, 2014 10:39 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 577: On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 228 (Roll no. 102). (consideration: CR H2209-2210) |
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March 6, 2014 10:35 AM EST |
H.AMDT. 576: On agreeing to the Smith (TX) amendment (A001) Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 101). (consideration: CR H2209) |
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March 6, 2014 10:30 AM EST |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
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March 6, 2014 10:30 AM EST |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2208-2215) |
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March 5, 2014 6:16 PM EST |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3826 as unfinished business. |
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March 5, 2014 6:15 PM EST |
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 6:15 PM EST |
Mr. Whitfield moved to rise. |
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March 5, 2014 6:15 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Waxman demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 5, 2014 6:06 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waxman amendment No. 8. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 6:06 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 583: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Waxman. (consideration: CR H2194-2195; text: CR H2194) |
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March 5, 2014 6:05 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 582: On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 5:57 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Latta amendment No. 7. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:57 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 582: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Latta. (consideration: CR H2193-2194; text: CR H2193) |
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March 5, 2014 5:56 PM EST |
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. |
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March 5, 2014 5:55 PM EST |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2192-2195) |
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March 5, 2014 5:54 PM EST |
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 3826 as unfinished business. |
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March 5, 2014 5:53 PM EST |
On motion to rise Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 5:53 PM EST |
Mr. Whitfield moved to rise. |
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March 5, 2014 5:53 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Schakowsky demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 5, 2014 5:43 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 6. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:43 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 580: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 5:43 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 581: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Schakowsky. (consideration: CR H2191-2192; text: CR H2191) |
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March 5, 2014 5:35 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 5. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:35 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 579: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 5:35 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 580: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. McKinley. (consideration: CR H2190-2191; text: CR H2190) |
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March 5, 2014 5:31 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 4. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:31 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 579: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. McKinley. (consideration: CR H2190; text: CR H2190) |
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March 5, 2014 5:30 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 578: On agreeing to the Capito amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. |
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March 5, 2014 5:22 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capito amendment No. 3. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:22 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 578: Amendment (A003) offered by Mrs. Capito. (consideration: CR H2189-2190; text: CR H2189) |
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March 5, 2014 5:21 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Capps amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Capps demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 5, 2014 5:12 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Capps amendment No. 2. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:12 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 577: Amendment (A002) offered by Mrs. Capps. (consideration: CR H2188-2189; text: CR H2188) |
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March 5, 2014 5:11 PM EST |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (TX) demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. |
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March 5, 2014 5:00 PM EST |
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 497, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Smith (TX) amendment No. 1. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 5:00 PM EST |
H.AMDT. 576: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Smith (TX). (consideration: CR H2186-2188; text: CR H2186) |
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March 5, 2014 3:50 PM EST |
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 3826. Show Debate Speakers |
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March 5, 2014 3:50 PM EST |
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Fortenberry to act as Chairman of the Committee. |
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March 5, 2014 3:50 PM EST |
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 497 and Rule XVIII. |
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March 5, 2014 3:49 PM EST |
The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-40 for H.R. 3826 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. |
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March 5, 2014 3:49 PM EST |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 497. (consideration: CR 3/5/2014 H2178-2192) |
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March 4, 2014 7:21 PM EST |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 497 Reported to House. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-40 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. |
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March 4, 2014 7:21 PM EST |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 497 Reported to House. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-40 for H.R. 3826 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule waives all points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute. |
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February 28, 2014 12:00 PM EST |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-365 . |
| February 28, 2014 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 271. |
| February 28, 2014 | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-365. |
| January 28, 2014 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 19. |
| January 28, 2014 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| January 27, 2014 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| January 10, 2014 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. |
| January 9, 2014 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| January 9, 2014 | Introduced in House |
Amendments
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H.AMDT. 576
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the Administrator to apply the specific criteria, under the bill, for setting a standard based on the best system of emission reduction for new sources within the coal category, when setting a standard for any fossil fuel category.Mar 6, 2014: Passed House -
H.AMDT. 578
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 113-373 to clarify that the bill does not preclude a performance standard that is based on a technology developed in a foreign country, as long as that technology has been demonstrated to be achievable at a power plant in the United States.Mar 5, 2014: Passed House -
H.AMDT. 579
An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the EPA when submitting their report to Congress to consult with the Energy Information Administration; Comptroller General; National Energy Technology Laboratory; and the National Institute for Standards and Technology.Mar 5, 2014: Passed House -
H.AMDT. 580
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 113-373 to require the EPA, when reporting to Congress, to look at the economic impact of such rule or guidelines, including the potential effects on: require capital investments and projected costs for operation and maintenance of new equipment required to be installed; and the global competitiveness of the United States.Mar 5, 2014: Passed House -
H.AMDT. 582
An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 113-373 to clarify that the definition of "demonstration project" refers to projects that are receiving federal government funding or financial assistance.Mar 5, 2014: Passed House -
H.AMDT. 577
An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 113-373 to allow the EPA to consider all pollution control technologies being used in the United States or elsewhere when setting new power plant emission standards.Mar 6, 2014: On agreeing to the Capps amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 184 - 228 (Roll no. 102). (consideration: CR H2209-2210) -
H.AMDT. 581
An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 113-373 to accept the scientific finding of the EPA that greenhouse gas pollution is "contributing to long-lasting changes in our climate that can have a range of negative effects".Mar 6, 2014: On agreeing to the Schakowsky amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 221 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H2210) -
H.AMDT. 583
An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 113-373 to provide that the bill takes effect when the Administrator of the EIA certifies that another Federal program, other than one under section 111 of the Clean Air Act, will reduce carbon pollution in at least equivalent quantities, with similar timing and from the same sources as the reductions required under the rules and guidelines nullified by section 4.Mar 6, 2014: On agreeing to the Waxman amendment (A008) Failed by recorded vote: 178 - 231 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H2210-2211)
Cosponsors
- Robert T. Aderholt, R-AL 4th
- Lou Barletta, R-PA 11th
- Andy Barr, R-KY 6th
- John Barrow, D-GA 12th
- Joe Barton, R-TX 6th
- Gus Bilirakis, R-FL 12th
- Mo Brooks, R-AL 5th
- Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV 2nd
- Bill Cassidy M.D., R-LA 6th
- Mike Conaway, R-TX 11th
- Tom Cotton, R-AR 4th
- Kevin Cramer, R-ND
- Rick Crawford, R-AR 1st
- Steve Daines, R-MT
- Rodney L. Davis, R-IL 13th
- Renee Ellmers, R-NC 2nd
- William Enyart, D-IL 12th
- Cory Gardner, R-CO 4th
- Tim Griffin, R-AR 2nd
- Morgan Griffith, R-VA 9th
- Brett Guthrie, R-KY 2nd
- Ralph M. Hall, R-TX 4th
- Andy Harris M.D., R-MD 1st
- Vicky Hartzler, R-MO 4th
- Lynn Jenkins, R-KS 2nd
- Bill Johnson, R-OH 6th
- Doug Lamborn, R-CO 5th
- Bob Latta, R-OH 5th
- Billy Long, R-MO 7th
- Cynthia Lummis, R-WY
- Jim Matheson, D-UT 4th
- David B. McKinley, R-WV 1st
- Tim Murphy, R-PA 18th
- Pete Olson, R-TX 22nd
- Collin Peterson, D-MN 7th
- Joe Pitts, R-PA 16th
- Mike Pompeo, R-KS 4th
- Nick Rahall II, D-WV 3rd
- Phil Roe, R-TN 1st
- Hal Rogers, R-KY 5th
- Todd Rokita, R-IN 4th
- Dennis Ross, R-FL 15th
- Keith J. Rothfus, R-PA 12th
- Steve Scalise, R-LA 1st
- James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-WI 5th
- Terri Sewell, D-AL 7th
- John M. Shimkus, R-IL 15th
- Adrian Smith, R-NE 3rd
- Steve Stivers, R-OH 15th
- Lee Terry, R-NE 2nd
- Glenn "G.T." Thompson, R-PA 5th
- Patrick Tiberi, R-OH 12th
- Ann Wagner, R-MO 2nd
- Jackie Walorski, R-IN 2nd
- Lynn A. Westmoreland, R-GA 3rd
- Steve Womack, R-AR 3rd
- Don Young, R-AK
- Todd Young, R-IN 9th
- Jason T. Smith, R-MO 8th
- Susan W. Brooks, R-IN 5th
- Adam Kinzinger, R-IL 16th
- Pete Sessions, R-TX 32nd
- Kevin Brady, R-TX 8th
- Jack Kingston, R-GA 1st
- Thomas Massie, R-KY 4th
- Marlin A. Stutzman, R-IN 3rd
- Spencer Bachus, R-AL 6th
- Sam Graves, R-MO 6th
- Gregg Harper, R-MS 3rd
- Steve King, R-IA 4th
- Aaron Jon Schock, R-IL 18th
- Steve Southerland II, R-FL 2nd
- Paul Gosar, R-AZ 4th
- Mike Rogers, R-AL 3rd
- Bob Goodlatte, R-VA 6th
- Larry D. Bucshon M.D., R-IN 8th
- Mike McIntyre, D-NC 7th
- Luke Messer, R-IN 6th
- Markwayne Mullin, R-OK 2nd
- Kristi Lynn Noem, R-SD
- Steve Pearce, R-NM 2nd
- Rob Bishop, R-UT 1st
- Bradley Byrne, R-AL 1st
- Bill Flores, R-TX 17th
- Virginia Foxx, R-NC 5th
- Bob Gibbs, R-OH 7th
- Sam Johnson, R-TX 3rd
- Mike Kelly, R-PA 3rd
- John Kline, R-MN 2nd
- Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO 3rd
- Jim Renacci, R-OH 16th
- Martha Roby, R-AL 2nd
- Bill Shuster, R-PA 9th
- Lamar S. Smith, R-TX 21st