Biennial Commission on Energy Policy Act of 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 2, 2017

Biennial Commission on Energy Policy Act of 2017

This bill amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish the Biennial Commission on Energy Policy.

The commission must be composed of 15 members from a diverse group of industries and political party affiliations with no federal, state, or local officers or employees. The commission must:

carry out specific analytical and research tasks related to a broad range of energy issues; and

report to Congress on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to create an integrated and comprehensive national energy policy for the United States.

This bill replaces provisions requiring the President to submit a biennial National Energy Policy Plan.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1] · R–WV

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]

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Nov 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Nov 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 2, 2017
Introduced in House

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HR 4929 · Biennial Commission on Energy Policy Act of 2016

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