HR-4444 : Still Just a Bill


EPS Improvement Act of 2016

This bill amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to exclude from energy conservation standards for external power supplies any power supply circuit, driver, or device designed to power certain light-emitting diodes or to power ceiling fans using direct current motors. The Department of Energy may prescribe energy conservation standards for that equipment no earlier than one year after the date on which a test procedure has been prescribed by using its authority to improve the energy efficiency of electric motors and pumps and other industrial equipment.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-07-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2016-03-01IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2016-02-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-02-29FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1006)House floor actions
2016-02-29FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4444.House floor actions
2016-02-29FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1008)House floor actions
2016-02-29FloorMr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2016-02-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2016-02-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-11CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2016-02-11CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-10CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.House committee actions
2016-02-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2016-02-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Energy

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