WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives passed twelve Energy and Commerce Committee bills this week, further advancing the committee’s ongoing bipartisan #RecordOfSuccess. The bills continue the committee’s efforts to create jobs, boost the economy, protect small businesses from burdensome red tape, and embrace policies that say yes to energy.
Monday:
* H.R. 1268, Energy Efficient Government Technology Act, sponsored by committee member Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA);
* H.R. 2080, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam ;
* H.R. 2984, the Fair RATES Act, sponsored by committee member Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-MA);
* H.R. 4411, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gathright Dam, sponsored by committee member Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA);
* H.R. 4412, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Flannagan Dam, also sponsored by Rep. Griffith; and
* H.R. 4427, a bill to amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act, sponsored by committee member Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-KS).
Tuesday:
* H.R. 2081, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam ;
* H.R. 3447, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the W. Kerr Scott Dam ; and
* H.R. 3797, the Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment (SENSE) Act.
Wednesday:
* H.R. 4416, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Jennings Randolph Dam, introduced by committee member Rep. David McKinley (R-WV);
* H.R. 4434, a bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Cannonsville Dam ; and
* H.R. 4596, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, sponsored by Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR).
Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) stated, “It was a busy week, and we’ve got the bipartisan results to show for it. House passage of these twelve bills underscores the Energy and Commerce Committee’s ongoing efforts to advancing commonsense legislation that truly makes a difference at the local level. Each bill speaks to the dedication and hard work of our members and builds upon our proud record of success. Our work continues on advancing thoughtful legislation to help create jobs, say yes to energy, and protect small businesses." Related Items
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