H.R. 6 (110 th ): Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140 originally named the Clean Energy Act of 2007) is an Act of Congress concerning the energy policy of the United States. As part of the Democratic Party's 100-Hour Plan during the 110th Congress, it was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Representative Nick Rahall of West Virginia, along with 198 cosponsors. Despite Rahall becoming 1 of only 4 Democrats to oppose the final bill, it passed in the House without amendment in January 2007. When the Act was introduced in the Senate in June 2007, it was combined with Senate Bill S. 1419: Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. This amended version passed the Senate on June 21, 2007. After further …

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Nick Rahall

Sponsor. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Dec 18, 2007
Length: 310 pages Introduced Jan 12, 2007
110 th Congress (2007–2009)

Enacted — Signed by the President on Dec 19, 2007

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 19, 2007.

Pub.L. 110-140 Cosponsors

198 Cosponsors (195 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

History

Jan 12, 2007 Introduced

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Jan 18, 2007 Rules Change — Agreed To

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Jan 18, 2007 Passed House (Senate next)

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Jun 21, 2007 Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Jun 25, 2007 Text Published

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Jul 3, 2007 Text Published

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Dec 6, 2007 Rules Change — Agreed To

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Dec 7, 2007 Text Published

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Dec 13, 2007 Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Dec 15, 2007 Text Published

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Dec 18, 2007 Rules Change — Agreed To

This activity took place on a related bill, H.Res. 877 (110th).

Dec 18, 2007 House Agreed to Changes

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Dec 19, 2007 Enacted — Signed by the President

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H.R. 6 (110th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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This bill was introduced in the 110 th Congress, which met from Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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