Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of what measures the United States can take, including what research needs to be undertaken, in order to achieve energy independence without adversely affecting the environment.
Requires a report to Congress on the results of the study.
[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H.R. 6484 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6484
To provide for a study of measures to achieve energy independence for
the United States without adversely affecting the environment.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 14, 2008
Mr. Capuano introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Science and Technology, 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 concerned
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A BILL
To provide for a study of measures to achieve energy independence for
the United States without adversely affecting the environment.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE STUDY.
The Secretary of Energy shall enter into an arrangement with the
National Academy of Sciences for a study of what measures the United
States can take, including what research needs to be undertaken in the
short, medium, and long term, in order to achieve energy independence
for the United States without adversely affecting the environment. The
Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, transmit to the Congress a report on the results of that
study.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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 concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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 concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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 concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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