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S. 1934: Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

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S. 1934: Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

115th Congress · introduced 2017-10-05 · Environmental Protection · Latest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494).

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2017-10-05 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 494 (2018): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, S1934 (2018-12-21), Failed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 202 - 171 (Roll no. 494). (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

Plain summary

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise certain regulations regarding particulate matter emissions standards for nonemergency stationary diesel engines in remote areas of Alaska. The EPA must report on methods for assisting remote areas of Alaska in meeting specified energy needs.

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Official text

Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Reported to Senate with amendment(s))

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · 1 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: S. 1934, Alaska Remote Generator Reliability and Protection Act (2018-10-04)

Cosponsors on this site

Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] reported raising $11.5 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

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Bill
A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong115-s1934 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115