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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jul 7, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reauthorizes, through 2009, the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.
Modifies the list of priorities that the Secretary of Energy must consider in reviewing research and development activities for possible inclusion in the Steel Initiative Research Plan by deleting the development of advanced coatings for sheet steels and including the development of: (1) advanced sheet and bar steels; and (2) technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Repeals provisions establishing an expanded steel and aluminum research program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Reestablishes a requirement for annual reports to Congress.
People & committees
Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4] · R–PA
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5214)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3890.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5215)
Ms. Hart moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-579.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-579.
Mr. Boehlert asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space and Technology have until 4:00 p.m. on July 2 to file a report on H.R. 3890. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) 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 on Environment, Technology, and Standards Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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