United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 1402 — To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-170.

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 06, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Members of the House, or (2) employees whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area under House jurisdiction on Capitol grounds (covered employees). Requires the Architect to charge Members and covered employees fees for the electricity sufficient to cover costs, including those to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations. Requires the AOC to report triennially to the Committee on House Administration on whether or not individuals using the battery charging stations receive a subsidy from the taxpayers, and, if so, to submit a plan to the Committee to update the program to ensure that no subsidy is being received. Requires the AOC, if the Committee fails to act on the plan within 60 days, to take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-170.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007)

  6. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  7. On passage Passed without objection.

  8. H.AMDT.1474 On agreeing to the Lungren, Daniel E. amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

  9. H.AMDT.1474 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Lungren, Daniel E.. (consideration: CR H5650; text: CR H5650)Amendment inserts language into the bill directing the Architect of the Capitol to submit reports on the financial administration and cost recovery of activites described in the bill with respect to a given fiscal year to the Committee on House Administration.

  10. Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5650; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5650)

  11. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 449.

  13. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-625.

  14. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1402 do?
Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Members of the House, or (2) employees whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area under House jurisdiction on Capitol grounds (covered employees). Requires the Architect to charge Members and covered employees fees for the electricity sufficient to cover costs, including those to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations. Requires the AOC to report triennially to the Committee on House Administration on whether or not individuals using the battery charging stations receive a subsidy from the taxpayers, and, if so, to submit a plan to the Committee to update the program to ensure that no subsidy is being received. Requires the AOC, if the Committee fails to act on the plan within 60 days, to take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program.
Who sponsors HR 1402?
HR 1402 is sponsored by Dale Kildee (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 1402?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 06, 2011. Enacted.
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