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North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015

H.R. 8 — 114^th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary

To modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. (by CRS)

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Title

To modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes.

Other Titles

• North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
• North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
• North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015
• Promoting Renewable Energy with Shared Solar Act of 2015
• North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015

Sponsor

Fred Upton

Co-Sponsors

Subjects

• Energy
• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Alternative and renewable resources
• Building construction
• Canada
• Caribbean area
• Civil actions and liability
• Climate change and greenhouse gases
• Coal
• Computer security and identity theft
• Computers and information technology
• Congressional oversight
• Consumer affairs
• Crimes against property
• Dams and canals
• Department of Energy
• Economic performance and conditions
• Educational facilities and institutions
• Electric power generation and transmission
• Elementary and secondary education
• Emergency planning and evacuation
• Employment and training programs
• Energy efficiency and conservation
• Energy research
• Energy storage, supplies, demand
• Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Environmental regulatory procedures
• Environmental technology
• Executive agency funding and structure
• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Fires
• Forests, forestry, trees
• General energy matters
• Government buildings, facilities, and property
• Government information and archives
• Government studies and investigations
• Higher education
• Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
• International organizations and cooperation
• Internet and video services
• Iran
• Lakes and rivers
• Land use and conservation
• Latin America
• Licensing and registrations
• Lighting and heating
• Manufacturing
• Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
• Mexico
• Middle East
• Minority education
• Motor fuels
• Motor vehicles
• Natural disasters
• Oil and gas
• Parks, recreation areas, trails
• Performance measurement
• Pipelines
• Public contracts and procurement
• Public utilities and utility rates
• Public-private cooperation
• Research administration and funding
• Research and development
• Residential rehabilitation and home repair
• Right of privacy
• Science and engineering education
• Solid waste and recycling
• Strategic materials and reserves
• Telephone and wireless communication
• Terrorism
• Trade restrictions
• Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
• Water use and supply
• Women's employment

Related Bills

• H.R. 3941 (114^th) : To Provide for Emergency Preparedness for Energy Supply Disruptions.
• H.Res. 539 (114^th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 8) to Modernize Energy Infrastructure, Build a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, Bolster America's Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Promote Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 23) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 24) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
• H.Res. 542 (114^th) : Providing for Further Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 8) to Modernize Energy Infrastructure, Build a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, Bolster America's Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Promote Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability, and for Other Purposes, and Providing for Consideration of the Conference Report to Accompany the Bill (S. 1177) to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to Ensure That Every Child Achieves.
• H.R. 2295 (114^th) : National Energy Security Corridors Act
• H.R. 2358 (114^th) : Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act
• H.R. 3923 (114^th) : To Provide for a Report That Develops Recommended United States Energy Security Valuation Methods.
• H.R. 568 (114^th) : Thermal Insulation Efficiency Improvement Act
• H.R. 1268 (114^th) : Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
• H.R. 1558 (114^th) : Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2015
• H.R. 1629 (114^th) : Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnerships Act of 2015
• H.R. 2244 (114^th) : To Establish a Strategic Transformer Reserve Program, and for Other Purposes.
• H.R. 2245 (114^th) : To Require the Federal Trade Commission to Consider Including Smart Grid Capability on Energy Guide Labels for Products.
• H.R. 2271 (114^th) : Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act
• S. 1706 (114^th) : Energy Efficient Government Technology Act
• H.R. 4412 (114^th) : To Extend the Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project.
• H.R. 4416 (114^th) : To Extend the Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project.
• S. 3062 (114^th) : A Bill to Require the Federal Trade Commission to Consider Including Smart Grid Capability on Energy Guide Labels for Products.
• H.R. 4583 (114^th) : To Promote a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce.
• H.R. 4411 (114^th) : To Extend the Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project.
• H.R. 4232 (114^th) : Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015
• S. 2384 (114^th) : Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2015
• H.R. 4427 (114^th) : To Amend Section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
• H.R. 4434 (114^th) : To Extend the Deadline for Commencement of Construction of a Hydroelectric Project.
• H.R. 4958 (114^th) : To Direct the Secretary of Energy to Review and Update a Report on the Energy and Environmental Benefits of the Re-Refining of Used Lubricating Oil.
• H.R. 4238 (114^th) : To Amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to Modernize Terms Relating to Minorities.
• S. 2012 (114^th) : North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2016
• H.R. 4704 (114^th) : Advancing CCUS Technology Act

Major Actions

Introduced	9/16/2015
Referred to Committee
Amendments (36 proposed)
Passed House	12/03/2015

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion PASSED the House 246 voted YES 177 voted NO 11 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 179 voted YES 244 voted NO 11 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 13 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion PASSED the House 263 voted YES 158 voted NO 13 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 15 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 172 voted YES 246 voted NO 16 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 17 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 183 voted YES 239 voted NO 12 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 20 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 198 voted YES 224 voted NO 12 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 21 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 175 voted YES 247 voted NO 12 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 22 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 206 voted YES 216 voted NO 12 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 23 to H R 8	12/02/2015	This motion PASSED the House 255 voted YES 168 voted NO 11 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Poliquin amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Veasey amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Ellmers (NC) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Kildee amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
currently selected	House	On agreeing to the Takano amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Brooks (IN) amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/02/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Meng amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On agreeing to the Norcross amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.	12/03/2015	by voice vote
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 24 to H R 8	12/03/2015	This motion PASSED the House 252 voted YES 170 voted NO 12 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 28 to H R 8	12/03/2015	This motion PASSED the House 247 voted YES 177 voted NO 10 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 35 to H R 8	12/03/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 181 voted YES 243 voted NO 10 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act	12/03/2015	This motion DID NOT PASS the House 180 voted YES 243 voted NO 11 voted present/not voting
select this vote	House	On Passage: H R 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act	12/03/2015	This bill PASSED the House 249 voted YES 174 voted NO 11 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	9/16/2015
		9/16/2015	Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
		9/16/2015	Introduced in House
		9/18/2015	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
		9/29/2015	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
		9/30/2015	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	9/30/2015	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 20.
		11/19/2015	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-347, Part I.
		11/19/2015	Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
		11/19/2015	Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
		11/19/2015	Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
		11/19/2015	Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
	Put on a legislative calendar	11/19/2015	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.
		11/30/2015	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 539 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution.
		12/01/2015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 539.
		12/01/2015	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 539 and Rule XVIII.
		12/01/2015	The Speaker designated the Honorable Evan H. Jenkins to act as Chairman of the Committee.
		12/01/2015	GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 8.
		12/01/2015	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 542 Reported to House. Resolution provides for further amendment consideration of H.R. 8 and also provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1177.
		12/01/2015	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8 as unfinished business.
		12/02/2015	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 542.
		12/02/2015	Resolution provides for further amendment consideration of H.R. 8 and also provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany S. 1177.
		12/02/2015	House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 542 and Rule XVIII.
		12/02/2015	The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert J. Dold to act as Chairman of the Committee.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Upton amendment No. 1.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Upton amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 2.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 3.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Franks amendment No. 4.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Poliquin amendment No. 5.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Veasey amendment No. 6.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 7.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellmers (NC) amendment No. 8.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9, as modified.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Kildee amendment No. 10.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Garamendi amendment No. 12.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the McKinley amendment No. 13.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Green, Gene amendment No. 14.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Green, Gene amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Takano amendment No. 16.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Beyer amendment No. 17.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Beyer amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Whitfield demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 18.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment No. 19.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Schakowsky amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Latta demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Brooks (IN) amendment No. 20.
		12/02/2015	ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent to offer the amendment numbered 21, printed in House Report 114-359. Agreed to without objection.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Upton amendment No. 21.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Tonko amendment No. 22.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Tonko amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 23.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Castor (FL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Polis amendment No. 24.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Polis amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Barton amendment No. 25.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Barton amendment the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garamendi demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
		12/02/2015	Mr. Upton moved that the Committee now rise.
		12/02/2015	On motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8 as unfinished business.
		12/02/2015	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Cramer amendment No. 26.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cramer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Duffy amendment No. 27.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 28.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Upton amendment No. 29.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Rouzer amendment No. 30.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rouzer amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor (FL) amendment No. 31.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the DeSaulnier amendment No. 32.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Deutch amendment No. 33.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Grayson amendment No. 34.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 35.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Meng amendment No. 36.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceed with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 37.
		12/02/2015	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
		12/02/2015	DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 542, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Norcross amendment No. 38.
		12/02/2015	Mr. Upton moved that the committee rise.
		12/02/2015	On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 13 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 15 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 17 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 20 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 21 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 22 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 23 to H R 8
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Upton.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Upton.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Tonko.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Tonko.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Peters.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Peters.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Franks (AZ).
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Franks (AZ).
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Franks (AZ) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Poliquin.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Poliquin.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Poliquin amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Poliquin amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Veasey.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A006) offered by Mr. Veasey.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Veasey amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Veasey amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. McKinley.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. McKinley.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A008) offered by Mrs. Ellmers (NC).
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A008) offered by Mrs. Ellmers (NC).
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Ellmers (NC) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ellmers (NC) amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A009) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.
		12/02/2015	Jackson Lee amendment (A009) modified by unanimous consent.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A009) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Kildee.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Kildee.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Kildee amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Kildee amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Garamendi.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A011) offered by Mr. Garamendi.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Garamendi amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. McKinley.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A012) offered by Mr. McKinley.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the McKinley amendment (A012) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Green, Gene.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A013) offered by Mr. Green, Gene.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Takano.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Takano.
currently selected	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Takano amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Takano amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Beyer.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A015) offered by Mr. Beyer.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Peters.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A016) offered by Mr. Peters.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Peters amendment (A016) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A017) offered by Ms. Schakowsky.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A017) offered by Ms. Schakowsky.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A018) offered by Mrs. Brooks (IN).
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A018) offered by Mrs. Brooks (IN).
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Brooks (IN) amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Brooks (IN) amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Upton.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A019) offered by Mr. Upton.
select this vote	Vote	12/02/2015	On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A019) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Tonko.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A020) offered by Mr. Tonko.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. Castor (FL).
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A021) offered by Ms. Castor (FL).
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Polis.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A022) offered by Mr. Polis.
		12/02/2015	Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Barton.
		12/02/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A023) offered by Mr. Barton.
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/02/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/02/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/02/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/02/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/02/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/02/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Considered as unfinished business.
		12/03/2015	The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
		12/03/2015	UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unvinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
		12/03/2015	The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8.
		12/03/2015	The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
		12/03/2015	Mr. Cartwright moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
		12/03/2015	DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add a new section stating that in response to scientific consensus, climate change is real and that United States energy policy should seek to remove market barriers that inhibit the development of renewable energy infrastructure.
		12/03/2015	The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
		12/03/2015	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
		12/03/2015	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 8.
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Cramer.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A024) offered by Mr. Cramer.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Duffy.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A025) offered by Mr. Duffy.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Duffy amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Duffy amendment (A025) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Gosar.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A026) offered by Mr. Gosar.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A026) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Upton.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A027) offered by Mr. Upton.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Upton amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Rouzer.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Rouzer.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A029) offered by Ms. Castor (FL).
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A029) offered by Ms. Castor (FL).
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Castor (FL) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. DeSaulnier.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A030) offered by Mr. DeSaulnier.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the DeSaulnier amendment (A030) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Deutch.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A031) offered by Mr. Deutch.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Deutch amendment (A031) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Grayson.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A032) offered by Mr. Grayson.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Grayson amendment (A032) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A033) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A033) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A034) offered by Ms. Meng.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A034) offered by Ms. Meng.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Meng amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Meng amendment (A034) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Pallone.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A035) offered by Mr. Pallone.
		12/03/2015	Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Norcross.
		12/03/2015	House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A036) offered by Mr. Norcross.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On agreeing to the Norcross amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Norcross amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 24 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 28 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 35 to H R 8
select this vote	Vote	12/03/2015	On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act
select this vote	House Vote on Passage	12/03/2015	On Passage: H R 8 North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/03/2015	Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
		12/03/2015	Roll call votes on amendments in House
		12/07/2015	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

	Number	Sponsor	Date Offered	Status
	H. Amdt. 839	Upton, Fred [R-MI6]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Manager's amendment makes technical and conforming changes to the reported text of H.R. 8, H.R. 2295 and H.R. 2358. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 840	Tonko, Paul [D-NY20]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to strike section 1101 of the bill which relates to FERC process coordination. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 841	Peters, Scott [D-CA52]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment includes energy storage as a form of energy that DOE should consider to enhance emergency preparedness for energy supply disruptions during natural disasters. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 842	Franks, Trent [R-AZ8]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment secures the most critical components of America's electrical infrastructure against the threat posed by a potentially catastrophic electromagnetic pulse. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 843	Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME2]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment clarifies that electric plants can be considered reliable without having to enter into supply contracts that are greater than one year. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 844	Veasey, Marc [D-TX33]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires the Department of Energy to submit a report to Congress on the potential effects commercial utilization of Carbon Capture and Sequestration could have on the economy, energy infrastructure and greenhouse gas emission goals. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 845	McKinley, David [R-WV1]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other relevant agencies and stakeholders, to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing an ethane storage and distribution hub in the United States. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 846	Ellmers, Renee [R-NC2]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment inserts language making a statement of policy on and a blueprint of grid modernization. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 847	Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX18]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment to direct the Secretary of Energy to submit to the Congress a report on methods to increase electric grid resilience with respect to all threats, including cyber attacks, vandalism, terrorism, and severe weather, no later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Act. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 848	Kildee, Daniel [D-MI5]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment to instruct the GAO to study ways to improve the National Response Center. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 849	Garamendi, John [D-CA3]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment includes energy transportation in the list of considerations for the Energy Security Valuation report. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 850	McKinley, David [R-WV1]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment ensures that no permit for the construction, operation, or maintenance of an export facility can be denied until all reviews required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 are complete. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 851	Green, Gene [D-TX29]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment creates a permitting process through the Department of Energy, FERC, and Department of State for cross-border infrastructure projects. Show amendment details
currently selected	H. Amdt. 852	Takano, Mark [D-CA41]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires a GAO report to be submitted to Congress on the potential of battery energy storage. Actions December 1, 2015, 7:00 pm ET - December 1, 2015, 7:00 pm ET - House amendment offered December 2, 2015, 5:03 pm ET - Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Takano. December 2, 2015, 5:03 pm ET - House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A014) offered by Mr. Takano. December 2, 2015, 5:06 pm ET - On agreeing to the Takano amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. December 2, 2015, 5:06 pm ET - House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Takano amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote. December 2, 2015, 5:06 pm ET - Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole Full Text of this Amendment The text of this amendment is not available.
	H. Amdt. 853	Beyer, Donald [D-VA8]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to strike the repeal of Section 433 of the Energy Independence and Security Act which establishes targets for reducing energy from fossil fuels in Federal buildings. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 854	Peters, Scott [D-CA52]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires the Secretary of Energy to report on energy savings and greenhouse gas emissions reduction from conversion of captured methane to energy. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 855	Schakowsky, Janice [D-IL9]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to strike Section 4125 from the bill which eliminates an existing consumer right to recover costs due to manufacturer misrepresentation of EnergyStar products. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 856	Brooks, Susan [R-IN5]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires the Department of Energy to review and update the data used for a 9-year old Federal study on re-refined oil, and requires the development of a strategy to increase its collections and sustainability. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 857	Upton, Fred [R-MI6]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment makes a technical fix to DOE's External Power Supply Rule. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 858	Tonko, Paul [D-NY20]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to reauthorize the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program through Fiscal Year 2020. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 859	Castor, Kathy [D-FL14]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to strengthen energy infrastructure resiliency and improve energy efficiency by incentivizing local renewable thermal (heating and cooling) energy and waste heat such as combined heat and power and by providing technical assistance to eligible entities to establish distributed energy systems. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 860	Polis, Jared [D-CO2]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment sought to require the Secretary of Interior to notify landowners, and any adjacent landholders, when Federally owned minerals beneath their land have been leased for oil and gas development. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 861	Barton, Joe [R-TX6]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment repeals restrictions on the export of crude oil and includes provisions of HR 702 as passed by the House. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 862	Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2015.
	Amendment authorizes voluntary vegetation management within 150 feet of the exterior boundary of the right-of-way near structures. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 863	Duffy, Sean [R-WI7]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires the EPA to satisfy regulatory planning and review requirements established by the Clinton and Obama Administrations. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 864	Gosar, Paul [R-AZ4]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment ensures a timely review for legal challenges of energy projects on Federal land and limits attorney fees in order to discourage frivolous lawsuits and foster energy production. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 865	Upton, Fred [R-MI6]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment requires the Departments of Energy and Commerce to conduct a study regarding the legal and regulatory barriers that delay, prohibit, or impede the export of natural energy resources. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 866	Rouzer, David [R-NC7]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 3, 2015.
	Amendment to repeal the March 2015 EPA final rule establishing federal standards for residential wood heaters. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 867	Castor, Kathy [D-FL14]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment allows community solar projects to be connected to their power distribution system and allows the electricity produced by the community solar facility to be credited directly to each of the consumers that owns a share of the system. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 868	DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA11]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	An amendment numbered 32 printed in House Report 114-359 to require the Department of Energy to study the maximum level of volatility that is consistent with the safest practicable shipment of crude oil. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 869	Deutch, Theodore [D-FL22]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment promotes the research, development, and demonstration of marine hydrokinetic energy technologies and improves the regulatory process for such programs. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 870	Grayson, Alan [D-FL9]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment establishes minimum privacy standards for "Smart Meters" and their use in the smart grid. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 871	Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX18]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment to direct the Secretaries of Energy and Commerce to jointly establish an energy enterprise competition to encourage youth to propose solutions to the energy challenges of the United States and to promote youth interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, especially as those fields relate to energy. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 872	Meng, Grace [D-NY6]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	Amendment strikes terms such as "Oriental" and "Negro" from two sections of title 42 of the U.S. Code, and replaces them with culturally appropriate terms. Show amendment details
	H. Amdt. 873	Pallone, Frank [D-NJ6]	December 2, 2015	Failed by voice vote on December 3, 2015.
	At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE VII--EFFECTIVE DATE SEC. 7001. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall not take effect until the Energy Information Administration has analyzed and published a report on the carbon impacts of the provisions of this Act. Show amendment details
select this vote	H. Amdt. 874	Norcross, Donald [D-NJ1]	December 2, 2015	Passed by voice vote on December 2, 2015.
	At the end of title III, add the following new section: SEC. 3007. REPORT ON SMART METER SECURITY CONCERNS. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall transmit to Congress a report on the weaknesses in currently available smart meters' security architecture and features, including an absence of event logging, as described in the Government Accountability Office testimony entitled "Critical Infrastructure Protection: Cybersecurity of the Nation's Electricity Grid Requires Continued Attention" on October 21, 2015. Show amendment details