HR 776 · 102th Congress · Energy

Energy Policy Act of 1992

Introduced 1991-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-2]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 102-486.(1992-10-24)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1992-10-05
Roll #474
Yea 363Nay 60
Democrats
239 Yea·20 Nay
Republicans
123 Yea·40 Nay
PassedHouse · 1992-10-05
Roll #474
Yea 363Nay 60
Democrats
239 Yea·20 Nay
Republicans
123 Yea·40 Nay
FailedHouse · 1992-10-05
Roll #473
Yea 102Nay 323
Democrats
48 Yea·213 Nay
Republicans
53 Yea·110 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Energy Efficiency Act of 1991 - Title I: Buildings - Amends the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (the Act) to require the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish a program to provide technical assistance to States and localities to update energy efficiency codes and standards for residential and commercial buildings. Requires each State to certify to the Secretary that: (1) it has reviewed and updated its residential and commercial building codes affecting energy efficiency, including a demonstration that such codes meet or exceed the requirements of the Council of American Building Officials' Model Energy Code and the Department of Energy's Commercial Building Standards; and (2) at least 75 percent of the new residential and commercial buildings constructed in such State meet the updated code requirements. Requires the Secretary to establish a task force of representatives from the building construction industry and financial community to advise in the development of the program. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to promulgate procedures to be used by States, local governments, and others to assign energy efficiency ratings to residential buildi…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican