Congress 108 - HR 3890 - To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.

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Aluminum Authorization Climate change and greenhouse gases Commerce 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

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(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.

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Jul 8, 2004

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 7, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 7, 2004

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5214)
Jul 7, 2004

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)
Jul 7, 2004

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3890.
Jul 7, 2004

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5214-5215)
Jul 7, 2004

Ms. Hart moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 1, 2004

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 343.
Jul 1, 2004

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-579.
Jun 25, 2004

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.
Jun 16, 2004

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 16, 2004

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 15, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 7, 2004

Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards Discharged.
May 20, 2004

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 8, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
Mar 8, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 4, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Mar 4, 2004

Introduced in House

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