To provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure.
Latest action · Jan 14, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 7, 2009
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Instructs the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress on the Secretary's review of the fuel supply plan components of state evacuation plans and the National Capital region. Prescribes report contents.
Authorizes the Secretary, during any federally declared emergency or disaster, to provide direct assistance to private sector entities that operate critical energy infrastructure, including refineries.
Allows such assistance to include emergency preparation and recovery assistance, particularly power generation equipment, other protective or emergency recovery equipment, assistance to restore access to water, power, or other raw materials, and transportation and housing for critical employees.
Establishes in the Treasury the Critical Energy Assurance Account.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 12, 2009.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IL | Timothy V. Johnson | Feb 12, 2009 |
Committees 2
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Energy and Commerce Committee | Referred Jan 7, 2009 |
| Energy Subcommittee | Referred Jan 14, 2009 | |
| House | Homeland Security Committee | Exchange of letters Sep 22, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 14, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
- Jan 7, 2009Introduced in House
- Jan 7, 2009Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 7, 2009Introduced in House
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