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H.R. 6:
Energy Policy Act of 2005
109th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 109th Congress, in 2005-2006.

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2005-2006

To ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

Overview

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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedApr 18, 2005
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 9, 2005
Occurred: Amendments (266 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseApr 21, 2005
Occurred: Passed SenateJun 28, 2005
Occurred: Differences ResolvedJul 28, 2005
Occurred: Signed by PresidentAug 8, 2005
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Aug 8, 2005: Became Public Law No: 109-58.
Other Titles:
-- Daylight Saving Time bill
-- Coal Leasing Amendments Act of 2005
-- Electricity Modernization Act of 2005
-- Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act of 2005
-- Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005
-- Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005
-- John Rishel Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 2005
-- National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act of 2005
-- Oil Shale, Tar Sands, and Other Strategic Unconventional Fuels Act of 2005
-- Price-Anderson Amendments Act of 2005
-- Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005
-- SAFE Act
-- Set America Free Act of 2005
-- Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Act of 2005
-- Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act
Related:
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Votes:
Apr 21, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 249 Ayes, 183 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jun 28, 2005: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 85 Ayes, 12 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jul 28, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 275 Ayes, 156 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jul 29, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 74 Ayes, 26 Nays. Vote Details.
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