H.R. 6545 (110th): National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008

Introduced:
Jul 17, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Donald Cazayoux Jr. [D-LA6]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 23, 2008 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jul 17, 2008
Referred to Committee Jul 17, 2008
Passed House Jul 23, 2008
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jul 23, 2008 5:08 p.m.
Passed 414/0

Table Motion to Reconsider: H R 6545 National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008
Jul 23, 2008 5:16 p.m.
Passed 242/179

Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (8D) (show)
Committees

House Permanent Select Intelligence

Senate Select Intelligence

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Full Title

To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues.

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Last updated Jul 24, 2008.
3 pages

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7/23/2008--Passed House without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs, including:
(1) the short- and long-term outlook for prices, supply, and demand for key forms of energy such as crude oil, natural gas, and alternative fuels;
(2) the plans and intentions of key energy-producing and exporting nations with respect to energy production and supply; and
(3) the national security implications.

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