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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Member Term Act of 1989

Public Law 101-271 · S. 388 · 101st Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Apr 11, 1990 · Energy

Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)

Cosponsors (3): Sen. John Johnston,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Member Term Act of 1990 - Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to extend the term of office for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission members from four years to five years. Modifies the staggered terms of office to make them fully staggered.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 16 actions.

  1. Apr 11, 1990Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 101-271.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Apr 2, 1990PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Mar 29, 1990Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. Mar 27, 1990FloorFloor · A similar measure H.R. 908 was laid on the table without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 908. Agreed to without objection.
  9. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  10. Nov 15, 1989FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  11. FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
  12. Jul 12, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jun 21, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Apr 17, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Feb 8, 1989CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.