Short Titles

• Energy Security for the United States

Status

• Nov 21 2003 12:00AM: Conference report consideration continued.
• Nov 21 2003 12:00AM: Sen. Frist entered a motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion to invoke cloture on the conference report failed.
  (See S. 14, S. 1005 and Sp-16)
• Nov 21 2003 12:00AM: By 57 yeas to 40 nays [Vote No. 456], three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative, Senate rejected the motion to close further debate on the conference report.
• Nov 20 2003 12:00AM: Unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further consideration of the conference report on November 21, 2003, with 60 minutes of debate prior to the vote on the motion to close further debate thereon.
• Nov 20 2003 12:00AM: Conference report considered in the Senate.
• Nov 19 2003 12:00AM: Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the conference report.
• Nov 19 2003 12:00AM: A motion was entered to close further debate on the conference report and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur on November 21, 2003.
• Nov 18 2003 12:00AM: House agreed to the conference report. (Roll No. 630 ~ 246-180)
• Nov 18 2003 12:00AM: Conferees agreed to file a conference report.
• Nov 18 2003 12:00AM: H. Res. 443, reported to the House. Provides for consideration of H.R. 6 conference report. H. Rept. 108-376
• Nov 18 2003 12:00AM: Conference report filed. [legislative day November 17, 2003] H. Rept. 108-375
• Nov 17 2003 12:00AM: House agreed that the managers on the part of the House have until 6 a.m., on November 18, 2003, to file a conference report. (unanimous-consent)
• Nov 17 2003 12:00AM: Conference held.
• Nov 7 2003 12:00AM: House rejected to a motion to instruct offered by Mr. Filner. (188-210)
• Nov 6 2003 12:00AM: House debated on a motion {offered by Mr. Filner} to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to reject section 12403 of the House bill, relating to the definition of oil and gas exploration and production in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until a later date.
• Oct 30 2003 12:00AM: House rejected to a motion to instruct offered by Ms. Johnson. (182-232)
• Oct 29 2003 12:00AM: House debated on a motion {offered by Ms. Johnson} to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to (1) The House conferees shall be instructed to include in the conference report the provisions of section 837 of the Senate Amendment that concern reformulated gasoline in ozone nonattainment areas and ozone transport regions under the Clean Air Act. (2) The House conferees shall be instructed to confine themselves to matters committed to conference in accordance with clause 9 of rule XXII of the House of Representatives with regard to any matters relating to ozone nonattainment and ozone transport.
• Oct 28 2003 12:00AM: House agreed to a motion to instruct offered by Mr. Markey. (346-59)
• Oct 21 2003 12:00AM: House debated on a motion {offered by Mr. Markey} moves that the managers on the part of the House at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the Senate amendment to H.R. 6 be instructed to insist upon the provisions contained in (1) section 14011 of the House bill relating to secure transfer of nuclear materials; (2) section 14012(d) of the House bill relating to nuclear facility threats, directing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue regulations, including changes to the design basis threat, to ensure that nuclear facilities licensed by Commission address the threat of a terrorist attack against such facilities; and (3) section 14013 of the House bill requiring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, before entering into any agreement of indemnification with respect to a utilization facility under section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, to consult with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security (or any successor official) with respect to that facility concerning whether the location of the facility and the design of that type of facility ensures that the facility provides for the adequate protection of public health and safety if subject to a terrorist attack, and that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission also consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security before issuing a license or a license renewal for a sensitive nuclear facility concerning the emergency evacuation plan for the communities living near the sensitive nuclear facility. Further consideration of the motion was postponed.
• Oct 15 2003 12:00AM: House agreed to a motion to instruct offered by Mrs. Capps. (299-182)
• Oct 8 2003 12:00AM: House debated on a motion {offered by Mrs. Capps} to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to (1) the House conferees shall be instructed to include in the conference report the provision of the House bill [section 30215] that concerns consistency determinations under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. (2) The House conferees shall be instructed to confine themselves to matters committed to conference in accordance with clause 9 of rule XXII of the House of Representatives with regard to any offshore releasing, leasing, or development moratorium.
• Oct 2 2003 12:00AM: House agreed to a motion {offered by Mr. Inslee} to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to confine themselves to the matters committed to conference in accordance with clause 9 of rule XXII of the Rules of the House of Representatives with regard to "high-level radioactive waste" as defined in the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 and other provisions of Federal law.
• Sep 5 2003 12:00AM: House rejected the motion to instruct conferees offered by Mr. Dingell. (176-211)
• Sep 5 2003 12:00AM: The Speaker of the House appointed conferees: From the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Tauzin, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Barton of TX, Mr. Upton, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Gillmor, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Dingell, Mr. Wasman, Mr. Markey, Mr. Boucher and Mr. Rush. From the Committee on Agriculture, for consideration of sections 30202, 30208, 30212, Title III of Division C, sections 30604, 30901 and 30903 of the House bill and sections 265, 301, 604, 941-948, 950, 1103, 1221, 1311-1313, and 2008 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Goodlatte, Mr. Lucas of OK and Mr. Stenhom. From the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of sections 11005, 11010, 14001-14007, 14009-14015, 21805 and 21806 of the House bill and sections 301, 501-507, 509, 513, 809, 821, 914, 920, 1401, 1407-1409, 1411, 1801, and 1803 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Hunter, Mr. Weldon of PA and Mr. Skelton. From the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for consideration of sections 11021, 12014, 14033, and 30406 of the House bill and sections 715, 774, 901, 903, 1505, and 1507 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. McKeon, Mr. Sam Johnson of TX and Mr. George Miller of CA. From the Committee on Financial Services, for consideration of Division G of the House bill and sections 931-940 and 950 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Oxley, Mr. Ney and Ms. Waters. From the Committee on Government Reform, for consideration of sections 11002, 11005, 11006, 11010, 11011, 14025, 14033, and 22002 of the House bill and sections 263, 805, 806, 914-916, 918, 920, 1406, and 1410 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Tom Davis of VA, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Tierney. From the Committee on the Judiciary, for consideration of sections 12008, 12401, 14014, 14026, 14027, 14028, 14033, 16012, 16045, 16084, 30101, 30210, and 30408 of the House bill and sections 206, 209, 253, 531-532, 708, 767, 783, and 1109 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Sensenbrenner, Mr. Smith of TX and Mr. Conyers. From the Committee on Resources, for consideration of sections 12005, 12007, 12011, 12101, 13001, 21501, 21521-21530, Division C, and section 60009 of the House bill and sections 201, 265, 272, 301, 401-407, 602-606, 609, 612, 705, 707, 712, 721, 1234, 1351-1352, 1704, and 1811 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Pombo, Mrs. Cubin and Mr. Rahall. Provided that Mr. Kind is appointed in lieu of Mr. Rahall for consideration of Title IV of Division C of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference. From the Committee on Science, for consideration of sections 11009, 11025, 12301-12312, 14001-14007, 14009-14015, 14029, 15021-15024, 15031-15034, 15041, 15045, Division B, section 30301, Division E, and Division F of the House bill and sections 501-507, 509, 513-516, 770-772, 807-809, 814-816, 824, 832, 1001-1022, Title XI, Title XII, Title XIII, Title XIV, sections 1502, 1504-1505, Title XVI, and sections 1801-1805 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Boehlert, Mrs. Biggert and Mr. Hall. Provided that Mr. Costello is appointed in lieu of Mr. Hall for consideration of Division E of the House bill, and modifications committed to conference. Provided that Mr. Lampson is appointed in lieu of Mr. Hall for consideration of section 21708 and Division F of the House bill, and sections 824 and 1223 of the Senate amendment and modifications committed to conference. From the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for consideration of sections 11001-11004, 11006, 11009-11011, 12001-12012, 12014, 12401, 12403, 13001, 13201, 13202, 15021-15024, 15031-15034, 15041, 15043, 15051, 16012, 16021, 16022, 16023, 16031, 16081, 16082, 16092, 23001-23004, 30407, 30410, and 30901 of the House bill and sections 102, 201, 205, 301, 701-783, 812, 814, 816, 823, 911-916, 918-920, 949, 1214, 1261-1262, and 1351-1352 of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Young of Alaska, Mr. Petri and Mr. Oberstar. From the Committee on Ways and Means, for consideration of Division D of the House bill and Division H and I of the Senate amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Mr. Thomas, Mr. McCrery and Mr. Rangel.
• Sep 5 2003 12:00AM: Conference held. Mr. Domenici appointed Chairman
• Sep 4 2003 12:00AM: Senate appointed as conferees Mr. Domenici, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Craig, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Lott, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Graham, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Baucus.
• Sep 4 2003 12:00AM: House agreed to disagree with the Senate amendment to H.R. 6.
• Sep 4 2003 12:00AM: Subsequently, a motion {offered by Mr. Dingell} to instruct conferees on H.R. 6 to resolve by September 12, 2003, the differences between the House and Senate regarding the electric reliability provisions contained in the House bill [section 16031 of the House bill] and the corresponding provisions contained in the Senate amendment [section 206 of the Senate amendment], and the motion was debated.
• Sep 2 2003 12:00AM: Ordered printed as passed the Senate.
• Jul 31 2003 12:00AM: Passed Senate. (Vote No. 317 ~ 84-14) Adopted Mr. Frist and Mr. Daschle amendment no. 1537 (Cong. Record S10569) printed (Cong. Record S10736)(in the nature of a substitute).
• Jul 31 2003 12:00AM: Senate insisted on its amendment, requested a conference with the House thereon, and the Chair was authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate.
• Jun 12 2003 12:00AM: Unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for certain amendment to be proposed to S. 14; provided further that following the disposition of the amendments which may be offered, the bill be read a third time; further, that the Senate then proceed to the consideration of H.R. 6, and that all after the enacting clause be stricken and the text of S. 14, as amended, be inserted in lieu thereof; and that H.R. 6 then be read a third time, and the Senate vote on its passage.
• May 6 2003 12:00AM: Measure read the second time. [Senate Calendar No. 85]
• May 5 2003 12:00AM: Measure read the first time. Placed on Senate Calendar.
• Apr 29 2003 12:00AM: Received in the Senate.
• Apr 11 2003 12:00AM: Passed House. (247-175)
• Apr 7 2003 12:00AM: Introduced.