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Introduced
04/21/2015
04/21/2015
In Committee
04/21/2015
04/21/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2015 This bill amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to direct the President to establish once every four years the Quadrennial Energy Review Task Force to coordinate the Quadrennial Energy Review. Each Review must: (1) establish integrated, governmentwide national energy objectives in the context of economic, environmental, and security priorities; and (2) consider reasonable estimates of future federal budgetary resources when making recommendations. The President's report to Congress on the Review must address an integrated view of short-, intermediate-, and long-term objectives for federal energy policy. The Secretary of Energy shall give each Review necessary analytical, financial, and administrative support as requested by the cochairpersons.
AI Summary
This bill, the Quadrennial Energy Review Act of 2015, amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to establish a recurring "Quadrennial Energy Review" conducted every four years by a task force appointed by the President. This review will set integrated, government-wide national energy objectives, considering economic, environmental, and security priorities, and will also take into account realistic estimates of future federal budgets when making recommendations. The President's report to Congress on the review will present a comprehensive view of short, intermediate, and long-term federal energy policy goals, and the Secretary of Energy will provide the necessary analytical, financial, and administrative support to the task force co-chairpersons.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 06/09/2015)
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