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S. 1282

Introduced

A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels in carrying out research and development programs under that Act.

Introduced 5/11/2015•114th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-118.

5/19/2015 • Senate

Summary

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Department of Energy to consider the objective of improving the conversion, use, and storage of carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels when carrying out certain research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs in fossil energy.

Introduced in Senate • 5/11/2015

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Climate change and greenhouse gasesCoalEnergy researchOil and gasResearch and development

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]

Democrat • WV

Sponsored 5/11/2015

Cosponsors (2)

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Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]

D-ND

Joined 5/11/2015

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Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 11, 2015

Committee Review

May 19, 2015

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-118.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in Senate5/11/2015

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors2