Bills · 118th Congress · Energy

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

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HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 9/24/24Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic186 Yea · 21 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican187 Yea · 20 Nay · 13 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act

This bill establishes programs for researching, developing, and demonstrating advanced materials and technologies applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure, such as liquefied natural gas facilities and liquid fuel storage facilities.

The Department of Energy (DOE) must establish a five-year initiative under which DOE awards financial assistance for carrying out demonstration projects—on low- to mid-technology readiness level subjects—to achieve deployment of technologies that (1) are applicable to pipelines and associated infrastructure; and (2) involve the development of next generation pipeline systems, components, and related technologies. DOE must select projects that (1) best advance research undertaken by DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), and (2) incorporate a range of technology focus areas.

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Sponsor
Rep. Randy K. Weber, Sr. ( Republican · TX-14)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
1/22/24
Policy area
Energy
Status
1/22/24Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
1/22/24Introduced in House
3/20/24Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.
3/20/24Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
9/20/24Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 593.
9/20/24Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-699.
9/23/24At 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.
9/23/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7073.
9/23/24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5631-5635)
9/23/24Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
9/24/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/24/24On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
9/24/24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 41 (Roll no. 447). (text: 9/23/2024 CR H5631-5633)
9/24/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5572-5673)
9/25/24Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.