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S. 2086 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Reliable Home Heating Act

S. 2086 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 6, 2014, sponsored by John Thune with 9 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 6, 2014
Co-sponsors
9
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 113-125

What it does

Reliable Home Heating Act - Directs the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to recognize any 30-day emergency period declared by a state governor due to a shortage of residential heating fuel (and up to two additional 30-day periods) as one during which FMCSA federal motor carrier safety regulations shall not apply to any motor carrier or driver operating a commercial motor vehicle providing residential heating…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 6, 2014
  • Passed the SenateMay 21, 2014
  • Passed the HouseJun 23, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentJun 25, 2014
  • Became lawJun 30, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-125. (Jun 30, 2014)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2086 (113th Congress): Reliable Home Heating Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/113-s-2086/reliable-home-heating-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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