H.R. 5143 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
H-Prize Act of 2006
H.R. 5143 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Bob Inglis with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
H-Prize Act of 2006 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to award competitive cash prizes biennially to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bob Inglis (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseMay 10, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (May 11, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 10, 2006 · Passed416–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- H-Prize ActHouse · May 10, 2006
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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