HR 6868 · 110th Congress · Energy

Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act

Introduced 2008-09-10· Sponsored by Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.(2008-09-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act – Requires the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to facilitate competitions to develop: (1) a direct drop-in replacement fuel for aviation; and (2) a prototype and manufacturing plan for alternative technology vehicles. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to establish and operate an anti-idling power unit research program. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to modify and set forth provisions concerning tax credits for clean renewable energy bonds, bi-fuel vehicle property, electricity produced from certain renewable resources, residential energy efficiency, and automobile efficiency upgrades in connection with a qualified trade-ins. Requires the Secretary to reestablish a federal contribution to the FutureGen project to develop carbon sequestration technology, build a near-zero emissions fossil fuel power plant, and identify useful applications for the emissions. Authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Secretary for Energy Frontier Research Centers for activities to accelerate the rate of scientific breakthroughs needed to create advanced energy technologies. Establishes: (1) the Energy View Into …

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