SENSE Act

United States115th CongressHR-1119House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 8, 2018

Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on January 12, 2018. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Satisfying Energy Needs and Saving the Environment Act or the SENSE Act (Sec. 2) This bill eases emission limits for hazardous air pollutants from electric utility steam generating units (electric power plants) that convert coal refuse into energy. The Environmental Protection Agency must allow utilities to select a standard for either hydrogen chloride or sulfur dioxide with which to comply from a list of specified standards.

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  1. On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 181 - 225 (Roll no. 100).

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  2. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 215 - 189 (Roll no. 101). (text: CR H1481)

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  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  4. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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