S-1934 : Still Just a Bill

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to repeal certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. Any revision of regulations applicable to stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska that requires emission control devices must occur in consultation with the Department of Energy and may not negatively affect energy reliability in remote areas of Alaska.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-12-21VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorConsidered as unfinished business.House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1934.House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules.House floor actions
2018-12-21FloorMr. Shimkus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2018-12-06FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2018-12-06FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2018-12-06FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2018-12-04FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7277-7278; text of measure as reported: CR S7278; text of measure as passed: CR S7278)Senate
2018-11-26FloorAn errata sheet on written report number No. 115-379 was printed.Senate
2018-11-26FloorBy Senator Barrasso from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 115-379.Senate
2018-09-18CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.Senate
2018-09-18CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Barrasso with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
2018-09-18CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2017-11-14CommitteeCommittee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-127.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
2017-10-05IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Alaska
  • Congressional oversight
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Environmental technology
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Motor fuels

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