H.R. 3759 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
To ensure the viability of a technology described in section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
H.R. 3759 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Dec 20, 2011, sponsored by Jean Schmidt with 11 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 20, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to take actions to ensure the viability of innovative technology projects to avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants or anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases that are eligible for loan guarantees with potential applicants for such guarantees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jean Schmidt (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 20, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. (Jan 12, 2012)
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