HR-4801 : Still Just a Bill

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-06-24IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2014-06-23FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5606)House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4801.House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5606-5607)House floor actions
2014-06-23FloorMr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2014-06-23CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.House floor actions
2014-06-23CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-489.House floor actions
2014-06-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2014-06-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-06-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2014-06-06CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.House committee actions
2014-06-05IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2014-06-05IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
See Subjects
  • Accounting and auditing
  • Congressional oversight
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Water storage
  • Water use and supply

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