To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles.

Bill: 111-hr-1622
Sponsor: Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Department of Energy
Energy research
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; and (2) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry and with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding streamlined certification of natural gas conversion systems to federal certification requirements and in-use emission standards.

action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding such program; (3) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry to ensure cooperation between the public and the private sector; and (4) report to Congress on implementing such program.
 
Includes among program objectives: (1) the continued improvement and development of new, cleaner, more efficient light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle engines for onroad and offroad applications; (2) the development and improvement of nationally recognized standards for the safe operation of natural gas vehicles and their components; (3) improvement in the reliability and efficiency of, and certification of, natural gas fueling station infrastructure; (4) the improvement of existing natural gas fuel storage systems and the development of new storage materials; and (5) the use of natural gas engines in hybrid vehicles.
 
 Authorizes appropriations. 

action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 14, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) conduct a five-year program of natural gas vehicle research, development, and demonstration; (2) coordinate with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding such program; (3) coordinate with the natural gas vehicle industry to ensure cooperation between the public and the private sector; and (4) report to Congress on implementing such program.
 
Includes among program objectives: (1) the continued improvement and development of new, cleaner, more efficient light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicle engines for onroad and offroad applications; (2) the development and improvement of nationally recognized standards for the safe operation of natural gas vehicles and their components; (3) improvement in the reliability and efficiency of, and certification of, natural gas fueling station infrastructure; (4) the improvement of existing natural gas fuel storage systems and the development of new storage materials; and (5) the use of natural gas engines in hybrid vehicles.
 
 Authorizes appropriations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 35 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8364-8365)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 35 (Roll no. 598).(text: CR 7/20/2009 H8364-8365)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8446-8447)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1622.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8364-8367)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Lujan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-206.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 111-206.
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House