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Save America's Utility Infrastructure and Secure America Now Act of 2009 [HB-71]
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Save America's Utility Infrastructure and Secure America Now Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Power Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) enforcement powers with respect to electric reliability standards (currently such powers are exercised by an Electric Reliability Organization [ERO]).Revises penalty guidelines to subject to federal criminal law any person who violates a FERC-approved electric reliability standard.Requires FERC to issue a rule in connection with electric reliability standards to prohibit disturbances lasting
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 01/14/2009
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e-KNOW Act [HB-5696]
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Electric Consumer Right to Know Act or e-KNOW Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to grant an electric consumer the right to access the consumer's retail electric energy information in electronic machine-readable form, in a manner that is timely and provides adequate protections for the information's privacy and security. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a model rule prescribing minimum national standards to implement such right of access. Includes within such right of access an Internet
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 07/01/2010
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To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish uniform national standards for the interconnection of certain small power production facilities. [HB-5082]
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Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish a standard by which each electric utility shall make interconnection service available, upon request, to any electric consumer served by the utility with respect to any facility on the consumer's premises that has a power production capacity of at least 2 megawatts. Grants FERC powers to enforce such standard. Directs FERC to establish, for the consideration of state regulatory authorities, a model standard for the interconnection
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 04/20/2010
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GRID Act [HB-5026]
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Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue rules or orders to protect critical electric infrastructure from cyber security vulnerabilities. Authorizes FERC to issue such rules or orders without prior notice or hearing if it determines that a rule or order must be issued immediately to protect critical electric infrastructure from a cyber security vulnerability. Directs FERC, before issuing a rule or order, to consult with specified entities and federal agencies regarding implementation of actions
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Committee On Energy And Natural Resources. Reported By Senator Bingaman With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 111-331. on 09/27/2010
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e-KNOW Act [HB-4860]
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Electric Consumer Right to Know Act or the e-KNOW Act - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to grant an electric consumer the right to access the consumer's retail electric energy information in electronic machine-readable form, in conformity with nationally recognized open standards, free of charge, and in a timely and convenient manner that provides adequate protections for information security and the consumer's privacy. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue guidelines identifying minimum national
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E386-387) on 03/16/2010
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 [HB-3183]
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 - Makes appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for FY2010. Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes appropriations for FY2010 to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers-Civil, for: (1) civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, shore protection, and aquatic ecosystem restoration (including the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri); (2) the regulatory program pertaining
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ed Pastor
Signed By President. on 10/28/2009
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 [HB-2998]
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a combined efficiency and renewable electricity standard that requires specified retail electricity suppliers to supply an increasing percentage of their demand from a combination of energy efficiency savings and renewable energy (6% in 2012, 9.5% in 2014, 13% in 2016, 16.5% in 2018, and 20% in 2021-2039). Provides for issuing, trading, banking, retiring, and verifying renewable electricity credits. Sets forth provisions concerning:
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 07/23/2009
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 [HB-2454]
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American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - Sets forth provisions concerning clean energy, energy efficiency, reducing global warming pollution, transitioning to a clean energy economy, and providing for agriculture and forestry related offsets. Includes provisions: (1) creating a combined energy efficiency and renewable electricity standard and requiring retail electricity suppliers to meet 20% of their demand through renewable electricity and electricity savings by 2020; (2) setting a goal of, and requiring a strategic plan for, improving
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 97. on 07/07/2009
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National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 [HB-2211]
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National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Power Act to: (1) authorize states of the Eastern interconnection and the Western Interconnection to establish interconnection-wide multistate transmission planning (MTA) authorities; (2) require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish procedures governing MTA certification; (3) direct each MTA to exercise sustainable transmission grid (STG) transmission planning functions for its region and produce a biennial STG transmission plan that identifies needed STG
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Inslee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 05/04/2009
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To amend the Federal Power Act to provide additional authorities to adequately protect the critical electric infrastructure against cyber attack, and for other purposes. [HB-2195]
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Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, working with other national security and intelligence agencies, to conduct research and determine if the security of federally owned programmable electronic devices and communication networks (including hardware, software, and data) essential to the operation of critical electric infrastructure has been compromised. Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Secretary to make ongoing assessments and provide periodic reports with respect to: (1) cyber vulnerabilities or threats to critical infrastructure,
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, And Science And Technology. on 05/26/2009
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Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009 [HB-2165]
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Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish measures to protect the bulk power system against cybersecurity threats resulting from: (1) vulnerabilities identified in the June 2007 communication to certain "Electricity Sector Owners and Operators" from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation; and (2) related remote access issues. Authorizes FERC to issue orders for emergency protective measures if the President provides FERC with a determination
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 04/30/2009
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To amend the Act of August 21, 1957, to allocate funds from certain electric power sales from the Niagara Power Project in New York to capital needs of Western New York, and for other purposes. [HB-2133]
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Authorizes Niagara, Erie, and Chautauqua Counties, New York, to establish a Regional Development Corporation. Requires submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval of any agreement to establish the Corporation. Limits the use of Corporation funds to construction, engineering, architecture, and related projects for the development of the waterfront in Niagara, Chautauqua, and Erie Counties, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation, the Olmsted Park system, regional cultural institutions in Niagara, Chautauqua,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Higgins
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 04/29/2009
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Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act [HB-1921]
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Energy Regulatory Public Protection Act - Establishes within the Department of Justice an Office of Public Advocate to represent the interests of members of the general public affected by regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), other FERC-related matters before other federal regulatory agencies, or any court of competent jurisdiction. Makes it the duty of the Office to: (1) receive and assess comments from all interested parties with respect to project applications before FERC; submit such comments to FERC, together
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Sestak
Referred To The Subcommittee On Commercial And Administrative Law. on 05/26/2009
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Smart Grid Advancement Act [HB-1774]
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Smart Grid Advancement Act - Requires the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to: (1) assess the potential for cost-effective integration of Smart Grid technologies and capabilities in all products that are reviewed by the Department of Energy (DOE) and EPA for potential designation as Energy Star products; (2) conduct a best case smart grid analysis by analyzing the potential energy savings and electricity cost savings that could accrue for such products in specified circumstances; and (3) take
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Environment. on 03/31/2009
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Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 [HB-1105]
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Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 - (Sec. 4) Declares that the explanatory statement regarding this Act printed in the House of Representatives section of the Congressional Record on or about February 23, 2009, by the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations of the House shall have the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of this Act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference. (Sec. 5) Makes the following appropriations for FY2009. Division A: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food
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Sponsored by: Rep. David Obey
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 03/11/2009
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Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural Gas Act Modernization Act [S.4673]
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A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider certain factors in issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity under that Act, to modify the requirements for the right to exercise eminent domain in construction of pipelines under that Act, to provide that the right of eminent domain may not be exercised under that Act for projects for the exportation of natural gas, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 09/23/2020
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Future Generations Protection Act [HB-8312]
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To amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the emission of any greenhouse gas in any quantity from any new electric utility steam generating unit, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 09/17/2020
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Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act of 2020 [S.4502]
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A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to bolster fairness and transparency in the consideration of interstate natural gas pipeline permits, to provide for greater public input opportunities in the natural gas pipeline permitting process, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 08/06/2020
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Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act [HB-7878]
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To bolster evaluation procedures in consideration of interstate natural gas pipelines in relation to National Scenic Trails, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Introduced In House on 07/30/2020
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Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 [HB-7613]
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Provides FY2021 appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), and independent agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The bill provides appropriations for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects, including for Investigations, Construction, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance, the Regulatory Program, the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Marcy Kaptur
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 116-449, By Ms. Kaptur. on 07/15/2020