To make certain improvements to the bill relative to the institution of higher education, high performance building standards, and to provide for a study of overall employment in a hydrogen economy.
What it does: 13 changes: replaces text in 6 places, inserts text in 2 places, strikes text in 3 places, adds 2 sections
Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R-NM)What it changes
13 changes to H.R. 6
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 6, so they're shown as written.
Change 1: Rewrites page 10, lines 5–8
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 10, lines 5–8 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (2) Institution of higher education.--
Inserted: (A) In general.--The term "institution of higher education" has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1065 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
Inserted: (B) Inclusion.--The term "institution of higher education" includes an organization that--
Inserted: (i) is organized, and at all times thereafter operated, exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the functions of 1 or more organizations referred to in subparagraph (A); and
Inserted: (ii) is operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with 1 or more of those organizations.
Original wording
On page 10, strike lines 5 through 8 and insert the following:
Change 2: Replaces “subsection (a)” with “paragraph (1)”
[struck: subsection (a)][inserted: paragraph (1)]Original wording
On page 121, lines 9 and 10, strike “subsection (a)” and insert “paragraph (1)”.
Change 3: Replaces “date of enactment of this Act” with “effective date of this section”
[struck: date of enactment of this Act][inserted: effective date of this section]Original wording
On page 223, line 16, strike “date of enactment of this Act” and insert “effective date of this section”.
Change 4: Inserts new text on page 225, between lines 4 and 5
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (e) Effective Date.--This section takes effect on October 1, 2006.
Original wording
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Change 5: Inserts “manufacturability,” after “electronic controls”
…electronic controls[inserted: manufacturability,]…
Original wording
On page 451, line 8, insert “manufacturability,” after “electronic controls”.
Change 6: Rewrites page 452, lines 8–9
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 452, lines 8–9 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (b) Membership.--The Task Force shall be
Original wording
On page 452, strike lines 8 and 9 and insert the following:
Change 7: Replaces “members” with “Federal employees”
[struck: members][inserted: Federal employees]Original wording
On page 452, line 15, strike “members” and insert “Federal employees”.
Change 8: Strikes page 452, lines 18–21
StrikesPrinted pageRemoves page 452, lines 18–21 of the printed bill. See that page
Original wording
On page 452, strike lines 18 through 21.
Change 9: Adds SEC. 916. BUILDING STANDARDS on page 478, between lines 9 and 10
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 916. BUILDING STANDARDS.
Inserted: (a) Definition of High Performance Building.--In this section, the term "high performance building" means a building that integrates and optimizes energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.
Inserted: (b) Assessment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National Institute of Building Sciences to--
Inserted: (1) conduct an assessment (in cooperation with industry, standards development organizations, and other entities, as appropriate) of whether the current voluntary consensus standards and rating systems for high performance buildings are consistent with the research, development and demonstration activities of the Department;
Inserted: (2) determine if additional research is required, based on the findings of the assessment; and,
Inserted: (3) recommend steps for the Secretary to accelerate the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings that are based on the findings of the assessment.
Inserted: (c) Grant and Technical Assistance Program.--Consistent with subsection (b), the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), and the amendments made by that Act, the Secretary shall establish a grant and technical assistance program to support the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings.
Original wording
On page 478, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:
Change 10: Strikes “using thermochemical processes”
Struck: using thermochemical processes
Original wording
On page 497, line 13, strike “using thermochemical processes”.
Change 11: Strikes “proton exchange membrane”
Struck: proton exchange membrane
Original wording
On page 505, line 23, strike “proton exchange membrane”.
Change 12: Replaces “Power” with “Energy Regulatory”
[struck: Power][inserted: Energy Regulatory]Original wording
On page 742, line 8, strike “Power” and insert “Energy Regulatory”.
Change 13: Adds SEC. 1329. OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY on page 755, line 25
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 1329. OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY.
Inserted: (a) Study.--
Inserted: (1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a study of the likely effects of a transition to a hydrogen economy on overall employment in the United States.
Inserted: (2) Contents.--In completing the study, the Secretary shall take into consideration--
Inserted: (A) the replacement effects of new goods and services;
Inserted: (B) international competition;
Inserted: (C) workforce training requirements;
Inserted: (D) multiple possible fuel cycles, including usage of raw materials;
Inserted: (E) rates of market penetration of technologies; and
Inserted: (F) regional variations based on geography.
Inserted: (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study under subsection (a).
Original wording
On page 755, after line 25, insert the following:
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As printed
On page 10, strike lines 5 through 8 and insert the following:
(2) Institution of higher education.--
(A) In general.--The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1065 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).
(B) Inclusion.--The term “institution of higher education” includes an organization that--
(i) is organized, and at all times thereafter operated, exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the functions of 1 or more organizations referred to in subparagraph (A); and
(ii) is operated, supervised, or controlled by or in connection with 1 or more of those organizations.
On page 121, lines 9 and 10, strike “subsection (a)” and insert “paragraph (1)”.
On page 223, line 16, strike “date of enactment of this Act” and insert “effective date of this section”.
On page 225, between lines 4 and 5, insert the following:
(e) Effective Date.--This section takes effect on October 1, 2006.
On page 451, line 8, insert “manufacturability,” after “electronic controls”.
On page 452, strike lines 8 and 9 and insert the following:
“(b) Membership.--The Task Force shall be
On page 452, line 15, strike “members” and insert “Federal employees”.
On page 452, strike lines 18 through 21.
On page 478, between lines 9 and 10, insert the following:
SEC. 916. BUILDING STANDARDS.
(a) Definition of High Performance Building.--In this section, the term “high performance building” means a building that integrates and optimizes energy efficiency, durability, life-cycle performance, and occupant productivity.
(b) Assessment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall enter into an agreement with the National Institute of Building Sciences to--
(1) conduct an assessment (in cooperation with industry, standards development organizations, and other entities, as appropriate) of whether the current voluntary consensus standards and rating systems for high performance buildings are consistent with the research, development and demonstration activities of the Department;
(2) determine if additional research is required, based on the findings of the assessment; and,
(3) recommend steps for the Secretary to accelerate the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings that are based on the findings of the assessment.
(c) Grant and Technical Assistance Program.--Consistent with subsection (b), the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), and the amendments made by that Act, the Secretary shall establish a grant and technical assistance program to support the development of voluntary consensus-based standards for high performance buildings.
On page 497, line 13, strike “using thermochemical processes”.
On page 505, line 23, strike “proton exchange membrane”.
On page 742, line 8, strike “Power” and insert “Energy Regulatory”.
On page 755, after line 25, insert the following:
SEC. 1329. OVERALL EMPLOYMENT IN A HYDROGEN ECONOMY.
(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a study of the likely effects of a transition to a hydrogen economy on overall employment in the United States.
(2) Contents.--In completing the study, the Secretary shall take into consideration--
(A) the replacement effects of new goods and services;
(B) international competition;
(C) workforce training requirements;
(D) multiple possible fuel cycles, including usage of raw materials;
(E) rates of market penetration of technologies; and
(F) regional variations based on geography.
(b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report describing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study under subsection (a).
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Senate amendment submitted
June 16, 2005
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Senate amendment submitted
June 16, 2005
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 794 proposed by Senator Domenici.(consideration: CR S6702-6703; text: CR S6703)
June 16, 2005
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 794 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 16, 2005
Amendment SA 794 proposed by Senator Domenici. (consideration: CR S6702-6703; text: CR S6703) To make certain improvements to the bill relative to the institution of higher education, high performance building standards, and to provide for a study of overall employment in a hydrogen economy.
June 16, 2005
Amendment SA 794 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 16, 2005