United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5863 — To clarify section 1702 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include penalties for violations of title XVII of that Act.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to make any federal government official who is responsible for the issuance of an innovative technology loan guarantee that violates the requirements of such Act personally liable for a civil penalty in an amount of at least $10,000 but no more than $50,000 for each violation.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  3. Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology

  4. Referred to House Energy and Commerce

  5. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5863 do?
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to make any federal government official who is responsible for the issuance of an innovative technology loan guarantee that violates the requirements of such Act personally liable for a civil penalty in an amount of at least $10,000 but no more than $50,000 for each violation.
Who sponsors HR 5863?
HR 5863 is sponsored by Michael Burgess (R).
What is the current status of HR 5863?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5863?
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