To extend certain programs under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act through September 30, 1997.
Public Law 104-306 · H.R. 4083 · 104th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 14, 1996 · Energy
Sponsor: Rep. Dan Schaefer (R-CO-6)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1997 for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and for programs regarding the domestic renewable energy industry and related service industries.
Extends from June 30, 1996, to September 30, 1997, all authorities relating to: (1) domestic energy supply availability; and (2) energy emergency preparedness.
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. 11 actions.
- Oct 14, 1996Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 104-306.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 10, 1996PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 3, 1996FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 24, 1996FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Schaefer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Sep 20, 1996CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Sep 18, 1996CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Sep 17, 1996CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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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.