Business Meetings
Business Meeting to Consider H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 | 02:00 |
On July 14, 2010, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785) to encourage energy efficiency projects in rural communities. The bipartisan bill, introduced by House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., and Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., passed the Committee by a voice vote. The committee approved four amendments to the original text, including a manager's amendment from Chairman Peterson and amendments from Reps. Holden, Dahlkemper, Lummis and Luetkemeyer. Sponsors H.R.4785 - Rep James E.Clyburn, D-S.C., (introduced 3/9/2010) Bill Text Amendments Approved amendments (all adopted by voice vote): Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, offered by Mr. Peterson of Minnesota; introduced on July 14, 2010; Considered and passed by the House Agriculture Committee as amended by voice vote and ordered reported on July 14, 2010. Roll Call Votes Marshall amendment, Roll Call #1 Related Content Publication: Section by Section Analysis of the Amendment to H.R.4785 |