Number: RL32041
Title: Electric Utility Policy: Comparison of House-Passed H.R. 6 and S.Amdt. 1412
Authors: Amy Abel, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Electric utility provisions are included in comprehensive energy legislation that has passed both the House and Senate. The House passed H.R. 5 on April 11, 2003. On July 31, the Senate suspended debate on S. 14, the comprehensive energy bill that had been reported by the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It then passed H.R. 6 with the text of the Senate-passed version of H.R. 4 from the 107th Congress. Before debate on S. 14 was suspended, Senator Domenici proposed S.Amdt. 1412 on July 29, 2003, to completely replace the electricity title of S. 14 as introduced in the Senate. The proposed amendment was withdrawn on July 31, 2003. Although S.Amdt. 1412 is not included in the Senate-passed bill that will be considered in conference, there are indications that provisions of the amendment might be brought up.
Pages: 35
Date: Updated August 26, 2003