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S. 3349, The Energy Assistance Act of 2008

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3349 would increase energy assistance for low-income persons, and it would extend energy tax incentives....

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H.R. 4936, The Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2007

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4936 would amend the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable....

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H.R. 3220, The New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3220 would move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, develop innovative new technologies, reduce carbon emissions, create green jobs, protect consumers, increase clean renewable energy production, and modernize our energy infrastructure....

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P.L. 110-289, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $486.31

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3221 would provide needed housing reform....

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H.R. 2950, The Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2950 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....

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H.R. 2773, The Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - Cost per Average Family: $9.33

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2773 would enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies....

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H.R. 2763, The Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2763 would enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies....

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S. 875, The SAFE Energy Act of 2007

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 875 would improve energy security of the United States through a 50 percent reduction in the oil intensity of the economy of the United States by 2030 and the prudent expansion of secure oil supplies, to be achieved by raising the fuel efficiency of the vehicular transportation fleet, increasing the availability of alternative fuel sources, fostering responsible oil exploration and production, and improving international arrangements to secure the global oil supply....

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H.R. 1451, The New Options Petroleum Energy Conservation Act of 2007

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1451 would provide incentives to reduce dependence on foreign oil....

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S. 768, The Fuel Economy Reform Act

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 768 would increase fuel economy standards for automobiles and for other purposes....

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S. 485, The Global Warming Reduction Act of 2007

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 485 would amend the Clean Air Act to establish an economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap-and-trade program to assist the economy in transitioning to new clean energy technologies, it would protect employees and affected communities, and protect companies and consumers from significant increases in energy costs....

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H.R. 670, The Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 670 would promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on foreign oil through the use of alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies....

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S. 339, The Dependence Reduction through Innovation in Vehicles and Energy Act

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 339 would promote the national security and stability of the United States economy by reducing the dependence of the United States on oil through the use of alternative fuels and new technology....

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S. 280, The Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 280 would provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, it would support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and it would ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....

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P.L. 110-140, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $4.25

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 6 would reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy....

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H.R. 2567, The Antifreeze Bittering Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.90

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 2567 would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue regulations requiring the use of a bittering agent in antifreeze and other engine coolants. The purpose of the bittering agent would be to make antifreeze unpalatable to humans and animals. Prior to issuing its regulations, the CPSC would be required to conduct an environmental impact evaluation in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill would require the CPSC to ensure that manufacturers comply ...

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H.R. 1541, The Enhanced Energy Infrastructure and Technology Tax Act of 2005 - Savings per Average Family: $70.66

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1541 would amend a number provisions in the Internal Revenue Code primarily relating to energy. Some of those changes include modifying the depreciation lifetimes of some energy infrastructure, allowing certain energy-related expenditures to be amortized, creating various tax credits related the use of energy-efficient technologies, and allowing energy related tax credits to be applied against the alternative minimum tax....

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S. 1110, The Engine Coolant and Antifreeze Bittering Agent Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $0.90

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1110 would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to issue regulations requiring the use of a bittering agent in antifreeze and other engine coolants. The purpose of the bittering agent would be to make antifreeze unpalatable to humans and animals. Prior to issuing its regulations, the CPSC would be required to conduct an environmental impact evaluation in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency. The bill would require the CPSC to ensure that manufacturers comply wi...

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S. 10, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $353.88

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

The legislation would authorize funding for several programs aimed at energy production, conservation, and research and development. It would authorize the use of energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), make several changes to the regulatory framework governing the nation's electricity system, and establish a mandate for the use of renewable fuels....

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S. 1265, The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $6.30

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1265 would authorize the appropriation of funds for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011 to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support grants and loans to states and other organizations working to reduce emissions from diesel engines. Under the bill, EPA would establish a technology transfer program including nonfinancial incentives to promote the use of technologies that reduce diesel emissions. The bill also would require EPA to work with the Department of Commerce to inform for...

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