Hearings and Votes Archive
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Energy and Power Subcommittee Vote on the Gasoline Regulations Act and the Strategic Energy Production Act
Monday, April 16, 2012 - 4:00pm and Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 10:00am
2123 Rayburn
Background Documents and Information:
Opening Statements:
Amendments & Votes:
Gasoline Regulations Act of 2012
| Author | Description and Link to Text | Outcome | Vote |
| Whitfield | Regarding an amendment in the nature of a substitute. | Adopted | Voice |
| Rush | Regarding a determination by the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration. | Defeated | 6-16 |
| Barton | Regarding the addition of natural gas to the required analyses. | Adopted | Voice |
The Discussion Draft was favorably reported, 15-8, as amended.
Strategic Energy Production Act of 2012
| Author | Description and Link to Text | Outcome | Vote |
| Gardner | Removes SPRO exchanges from condition to require an expanded leasing plan. | Adopted | Voice |
| Rush | Requires EIA to determine if the bill will lower gas prices as a condition to implementing the bill. | Defeated | Voice |
The Discussion Draft was favorably reported, 9-7, as amended.
Congressional Session: