Energy Policy Act of 2005

H.R. 6 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 18, 2005, sponsored by Joe Barton with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 43 roll call votes on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Apr 18, 2005
Co-sponsors: 2
Policy area: Energy
Public law: Public Law 109-58

What it does

Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Sets forth an energy research and development program covering: (1) energy efficiency; (2) renewable energy; (3) oil and gas; (4) coal; (5) Indian energy; (6) nuclear matters and security; (7) vehicles and motor fuels, including ethanol; (8) hydrogen; (9) electricity; (10) energy tax incentives; (11) hydropower and geothermal energy; and (12) climate change technology.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Joe Barton (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedApr 18, 2005
Passed the HouseJul 28, 2005
Passed the SenateJun 28, 2005
Sent to the PresidentAug 4, 2005
Became lawAug 8, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-58. (Aug 8, 2005)

How Congress voted

On the Conference Report
Senate · Jul 29, 2005 · Conference Report Agreed to74–26
On the Motion
Senate · Jul 29, 2005 · Motion Agreed to71–29
On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Jul 28, 2005 · Passed275–156
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · Jul 14, 2005 · Failed201–217
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jun 28, 2005 · Bill Passed85–12
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Jun 23, 2005 · Cloture Motion Agreed to92–4
On Passage
House · Apr 21, 2005 · Passed249–183

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 20, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the Motion to StrikeHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Apr 21, 2005
Energy Policy Act of 2005House · Apr 21, 2005
To ensure that ethanol is treated like all other motor vehicle fuels and that taxpayers and local…Senate · Jun 14, 2005
To strike the reliable fuels subtitle of the amendment.Senate · Jun 15, 2005
To eliminate methyl tertiary butyl ether from the United States fuel supply, to increase production and use…Senate · Jun 15, 2005
To improve the energy security of the United States and reduce United States dependence on foreign oil…Senate · Jun 16, 2005
To establish a renewable portfolio standard.Senate · Jun 16, 2005
To strike the section providing for a comprehensive inventory of Outer Continental Shelf oil and natural gas…Senate · Jun 21, 2005
To provide for the conduct of activities that promote the adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse…Senate · Jun 21, 2005
To make grants and loans to States and other organizations to strengthen the economy, public health and…Senate · Jun 21, 2005
To prohibit the Commission from approving an application for the authorization of the siting, construction…Senate · Jun 22, 2005
To express the sense of the Senate regarding management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower the…Senate · Jun 22, 2005
To provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.Senate · Jun 22, 2005
To express the sense of the Senate on climate change legislation.Senate · Jun 22, 2005
To provide for local control for the sitting of windmills.Senate · Jun 22, 2005
To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change…Senate · Jun 22, 2005
A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.Senate · Jun 23, 2005
No Statement of Purpose on File.Senate · Jun 23, 2005
To strike a provision relating to medical isotope production.Senate · Jun 23, 2005
To strike the title relating to incentives for innovative technologies.Senate · Jun 23, 2005
To impose additional requirements for improving automobile fuel economy and reducing vehicle emissions.Senate · Jun 23, 2005
To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, and…Senate · Jun 23, 2005
A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.Senate · Jun 28, 2005
Energy Policy Act of 2005House · Jul 14, 2005
Energy Policy Act of 2005House · Jul 28, 2005
A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.Senate · Jul 29, 2005
A bill to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.Senate · Jul 29, 2005

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