S 2747 · 109th Congress · Energy

Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-05-04· Sponsored by Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]· Senate

Bill Progress

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House
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Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-666.(2006-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 - Directs the Secretary of Energy and other specified cabinet officials to promulgate regulations to implement a national oil savings plan. Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to set forth federal fleet conservation requirements to achieve reduced petroleum consumption. Provides assistance to states to: (1) retire fuel-inefficient motor vehicles; and (2) reduce school bus idling. Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology; and (2) establish a research and development program for lightweight materials research and vehicle weight reduction. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to: (1) provide loan guarantees for fuel-efficient automobile manufacturers and suppliers; and (2) require that the federal government consume specified amounts of renewable energy. Establishes the Alternative Fueling Infrastructure Trust Fund. Directs the Secretary to: (1) deploy new technologies to reduce oil use in transportation, including fuel from cellulosic biomass; (2) competitively award financial incentives for the manufacture of…

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Cosponsors (12)

9 Democrats3 Republicans