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H.R.4092 / 113th Congress

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Official summary

Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 23, 2014

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 23, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2014 - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE), acting through the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy, to establish a clearinghouse to disseminate information regarding available programs and financing mechanisms that may be used to help initiate, develop, and finance energy efficiency, distributed generation, and energy retrofitting projects for schools.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) consult with appropriate agencies to develop a list of programs and financing mechanisms that are, or may be, used for the projects, and (2) coordinate with appropriate agencies to develop a collaborative education and outreach effort to streamline communications and promote the programs and financing mechanisms.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] · D–PA

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
46 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5604)

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5604)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4092.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5604-5605)

  6. Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-479.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-479.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Introduced in House

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