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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 8, 2000
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), at the request of a specified licensee, to extend for three consecutive two-year periods the period during which such licensee is required to commence construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Alabama.Requires FERC to reinstate the project license if it has expired before enactment of this Act.
People & committees
Rep. DeMint, Jim [R-SC-4] · R–SC
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Laid on the table. See S. 1836 for further action.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR H3488)
House roll call 211 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 211).(text: CR H3488)
House roll call 211 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3493-3494)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3852.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3488)
Mr. Oxley moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-629.
Reported by the Committee on Commerce. H. Rept. 106-629.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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