H.R. 1722 · 101st Congress · 1989–1990
To amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate wellhead price controls on the first sale of natural gas, and to make technical and conforming amendments to such Act.
H.R. 1722 in the 101st Congress (1989–1990) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 1989, sponsored by Philip Sharp. Congress held 8 roll call votes on it.
During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 1989
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 101-60
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 1989
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJul 26, 1989
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To provide for reinstitution of price controls in the event of a dramatic increase in the market price of…Senate · Jun 8, 1989
- To provide fair refunds to consumers of natural gas who are found to have been overcharged.Senate · Jun 8, 1989
- To declare indefinite price escalator clauses to be presumptively unjust and unreasonable.Senate · Jun 13, 1989
- To prohibit passthrough of unjust and unreasonable costs incurred by a natural gas company as a result of an…Senate · Jun 13, 1989
- To declare take-or-pay clauses to be presumptively unjust and unreasonable.Senate · Jun 13, 1989
- To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to use its existing authority to decontrol incentive…Senate · Jun 13, 1989
- That FERC may require, by rule or order, any interstate pipeline to transport natural gas.Senate · Jun 14, 1989
- A bill to amend the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 to eliminate wellhead price controls on the first sale of…Senate · Jun 14, 1989
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