H.R. 3890: To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.
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H.R. 3890: To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.
108th Congress · introduced 2004-03-04 · Commerce · Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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- Where it came from: introduced 2004-03-04 · official record
- Who proposed it: Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4] · what a sponsor is
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Official title
To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.
Plain summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 1, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Reauthorizes, through 2009, the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988. Modifies the list of priorities that the Secretary of Energy must consider in reviewing research and development activities for possible inclusion in the Steel Initiative Research Plan by deleting the development of advanced coatings for sheet steels and including the development of: (1) advanced sheet and bar steels; and (2) technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Repeals provisions establishing an expanded steel and aluminum research program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Reestablishes a requirement for annual reports to Congress.
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To reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.
Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
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Sponsor: Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4] · 2 cosponsors
Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3890, A bill to reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 (2004-07-01); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3890, A bill to reauthorize the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988 (2004-07-01)
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Sources
- Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
- Congress.gov
- Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hr3890.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hr>
Record fed-us-cong108-hr3890 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108