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HR 2042 — Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

Last action — Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.

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Summary

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill extends compliance deadlines for rules under the Clean Air Act that address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants pending final judicial review. This extension applies to any final rule that succeeds either: the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; or the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships." The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends when the rule is no longer subject to judicial appeal or review. The bill urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in promulgating, implementing, or enforcing the rules, to address how the megawatt hours discharged from a pumped hydroelectric storage system will be incorporated into implementation plans adopted pursuant to the rules. (Sec. 3) A state is not required to submit or follow an implementation plan that addresses carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants if it determines that the plan would have a significant adverse effect on: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) the reliability of the state's electricity system. (Sec. 4) The EPA must treat hydropower as renewable energy when implementing or enforcing the rules.

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Action History

  1. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.

  2. Received in the Senate.

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

  4. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 180 (Roll no. 384).

  5. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4632)

  6. The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2042.

  7. H.Amdt.529 On agreeing to the McNerney amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 177 - 250 (Roll no. 383).

  8. H.Amdt.527 On agreeing to the Rush amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 182 - 243 (Roll no. 382).

  9. H.Amdt.526 On agreeing to the Pallone amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 245 (Roll no. 381).

  10. H.Amdt.530 On agreeing to the Newhouse amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 5.

  12. H.Amdt.530 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Newhouse. (consideration: CR H4629-4630; text: CR H4629)

  13. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  14. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 4.

  15. H.Amdt.529 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. McNerney. (consideration: CR H4628-4629, H4631-4632; text: CR H4628)

  16. H.Amdt.528 On agreeing to the Huizenga (MI) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

  17. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 3.

  18. H.Amdt.528 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Huizenga (MI). (consideration: CR H4627-4628; text: CR H4627)

  19. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  20. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2.

  21. H.Amdt.527 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Rush. (consideration: CR H4626-4627, H4630-4631; text: CR H4626)

  22. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  23. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 1.

  24. H.Amdt.526 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Pallone. (consideration: CR H4625-4626, H4630; text: CR H4625)

  25. GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2042.

  26. The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  27. House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 333 and Rule XVIII.

  28. Resolution provides for a modified open rule for H.R. 2822; a structured rule for H.R. 2042; and provides for proceedings of the House during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

  29. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 333. (consideration: CR H4617-4633; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute CR H4624-4625)

  30. Rule H. Res. 333 passed House.

  31. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 333 Reported to House. Resolution provides for a modified open rule for H.R. 2822; a structured rule for H.R. 2042; and provides for proceedings of the House during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

  32. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.

  33. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-171.

  34. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.

  35. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  36. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  37. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  38. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2042 do?
Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill extends compliance deadlines for rules under the Clean Air Act that address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants pending final judicial review. This extension applies to any final rule that succeeds either: the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; or the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships." The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends when the rule is no longer subject to judicial appeal or review. The bill urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in promulgating, implementing, or enforcing the rules, to address how the megawatt hours discharged from a pumped hydroelectric storage system will be incorporated into implementation plans adopted pursuant to the rules. (Sec. 3) A state is not required to submit or follow an implementation plan that addresses carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants if it determines that the plan would have a significant adverse effect on: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) the reliability of the state's electricity system. (Sec. 4) The EPA must treat hydropower as renewable energy when implementing or enforcing the rules.
Who sponsors HR 2042?
HR 2042 is sponsored by Ed Whitfield (R).
What is the current status of HR 2042?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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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