H.R. 2208 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Coal Liquid Fuel Act
H.R. 2208 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 8, 2007, sponsored by Rick Boucher with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Coal Liquid Fuel Act - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to enter into: (1) standby loan agreements with up to six qualifying CTL projects, at least one of which shall be owned by two or more small coal producers; and (2) a profit-sharing agreement with the project at the time the standby loan agreement is executed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Rick Boucher (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 57 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 8, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Roskam. Petition No: 110-12. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis12.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Jul 9, 2008)
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