PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Calvert asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4394, a bill originally introduced by Representative Nunes, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 9, 2021
Clean Energy Protection Act
This bill sets forth provisions to enable the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California to remain in operation.
Specifically, it directs California and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue any permits or licenses that are necessary to enable the power plant to remain in operation.
People & committees
Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22] · R–CA
Legislative record
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ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Calvert asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 4394, a bill originally introduced by Representative Nunes, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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