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Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act

Public Law 113-122 · H.R. 316 · 113th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Jun 30, 2014 · Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT-5)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votesYeaNay

  • HouseRecorded vote: 379 yea, 3 nay379–3
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

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

Collinsville Renewable Energy Production Act - Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request of the town of Canton, Connecticut (Town), to: (1) reinstate the expired license for either or each of the projects numbered 10822 and 10823; (2) extend for two years after the date on which either or each such project is reinstated the time period during which the licensee must commence project construction, and (3) transfer such license to the Town upon a showing that the transfer is in the public interest.

Sets forth the conditions of such transfer, including those for the protection, mitigation, and enhancement of fish and wildlife and related habitat.

Directs FERC to supplement the environmental impact statement or similar analysis prepared in connection with the issuance of the original license to examine all new circumstances and information relevant to environmental concerns and bearing on the reinstatement or impact of the license.

Who voted for it

Every House member of the 113th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 379 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.

379 yea3 nay49 present or did not vote

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Democrats who voted yea(177)

Republicans who voted yea(202)

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Committees

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

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Related bills

The record lists no related bills.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 28 actions.

  1. Jun 30, 2014Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 113-122.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Jun 25, 2014FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Jun 23, 2014Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340).House roll call 340
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved that the House suspend the rules an agree to the Senate amendment.
  8. FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on agreeing to the Senate amendment to H.R. 316.
  10. OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 3 (Roll no. 340).House roll call 340
  11. May 23, 2014FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. May 22, 2014FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  13. Jun 27, 2013CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 123.
  14. CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 113-69.
  15. May 16, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  16. Apr 16, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Feb 13, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  19. Feb 12, 2013FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  21. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 316.
  22. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  23. FloorFloor · Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  24. Feb 4, 2013CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
  25. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-7.
  26. Jan 18, 2013CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
  27. CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  28. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.

  • S.Amdt. 579SenateSen. Christopher MurphyD-CT· offered Mar 22, 2013Other

    Apr 16, 2013: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-32.

    Other
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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.