To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.

Bill: 108-hr-3890
Sponsor: Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4]
Introduced: 2004-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Aluminum
Authorization
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Energy
Economics and Public Finance
Energy efficiency
Energy research
Environmental Protection
Environmental technology
Federal aid to air pollution control
Federal aid to research
Government Operations and Politics
Industrial engineering
Industrial research
Iron and steel industry
Product development
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Steel
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: 
Reauthorizes the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 through 2009. 
 
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 to include the development of: (1) advanced sheet and bar steel; and (2) technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

action_date: 2004-07-01
text: 
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.

action_date: 2004-07-07
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-07-08
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214)
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: 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)
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3890.
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5215)
action_date: 2004-07-07
text: Ms. Hart moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2004-07-01
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
action_date: 2004-07-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-579.
action_date: 2004-07-01
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-579.
action_date: 2004-06-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-06-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2004-06-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2004-06-07
text: Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards Discharged.
action_date: 2004-05-20
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2004-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
action_date: 2004-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2004-03-04
text: Introduced in House