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

Bill: 109-hr-1158
Sponsor: Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4]
Introduced: 2005-03-08 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: 2005-03-08
text: 
Reauthorizes the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 through 2010. 
 
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: 2005-04-26
text: 
Amends the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 to authorize appropriations of $12 million for each of FY 2006 through 2010. 
 
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. Includes on such list the development of: (1) advanced sheet and bar steel; and (2) technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: HOUSE ACTIONS VACATED - By unanimous consent, the filing of the report by the Committee on Science to accompany H.R. 1158, and the referral thereof to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, are vacated.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 88.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-147.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-147.
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2481)
action_date: 2005-04-26
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 H2481)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1158.
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2481-2483)
action_date: 2005-04-26
text: Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-08
text: Introduced in House