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“CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Energy was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H9277 on July 31, 2007.
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CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF
BENEFITS
Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or statements on congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits were submitted as follows:
Offered By Mr. Nick J. Rahall, II
H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
Offered By Mr. George Miller of California
Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Education and Labor, H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
Offered By John D. Dingell
Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
Offered By Mr. Tom Lantos
Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
Offered By Mr. Ike Skelton
Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Armed Services, H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI.
The Honorable James L. Oberstar,
Compliance with Rule XXI
Among the provisions that warranted a referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, H.R. 3221, the ``New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act'', contains the following congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9(d), 9(e), or 9(f) of Rule XXI:
Section 8603--$30 million to install a photovoltaic system for the headquarters building of the Department of Energy, at 1000 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC, requested by James L. Oberstar, Eleanor Holmes Norton, and John L. Mica.
Section 8651--Such sums as may be necessary for the Architect of the Capitol to perform a feasibility study regarding construction of a photovoltaic roof for the Rayburn House Office Building requested by James L. Oberstar.
Section 8652--Such sums as may be necessary for the Architect of the Capitol to construct a fuel tank and pumping system for E-85 fuel at or within close proximity to the Capitol Grounds Fuel Station requested by James L. Oberstar.
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