Number: RL32936
Title: Omnibus Energy Legislation, 109th Congress: Assessment of H.R. 6 as Passed by the House
Authors: Mark Holt and Carol Glover, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: The House approved an omnibus energy bill (H.R. 6) on April 21, 2005, that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil and gas leasing, substantially change oversight of electric utilities, increase the use of alternative motor fuels, provide $8.1 billion in energy tax incentives, extend the nuclear accident liability system, and authorize numerous energy R&D programs. The House-passed bill contains many provisions from the conference version of an omnibus energy bill (also H.R. 6) in the 108th Congress that was blocked by a Senate filibuster.
Pages: 108
Date: June 3, 2005