H.R. 1449 · 118th Congress

CLEAN Act

Introduced on Mar 8, 2023 by Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1). Latest action (Nov 20, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 8, 2023
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Land transfers
  • Mining

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Russ FulcherR-ID-1Sponsor

No cosponsors.

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Nov 19, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 200–210
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Nov 19, 2024· House· Amendments· Failed 196–215
  3. On Motion to Recommit
    Nov 19, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 202–211
  4. On Passage
    Nov 19, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 244–171

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 8, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 8, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Mar 22, 2023 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  5. Oct 25, 2023 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
  6. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  7. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. Dec 6, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  9. Nov 12, 2024Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-730.
  10. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-730.
  11. Nov 12, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 617.
  12. Nov 18, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1576. (consideration: CR H6089-6094)
  14. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  15. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Nick LaLota to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  16. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1576 and Rule XVIII.
  17. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1449.
  18. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.
  19. Nov 19, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 2.
  21. Nov 19, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseMr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
  23. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  24. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1449 as unfinished business.
  25. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6094-6097)
  26. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  27. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1449.
  28. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  29. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseMs. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H6096)
  30. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  31. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 211 (Roll no. 472).House · Roll call 472
  32. Nov 19, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)House · Roll call 473
  33. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)House · Roll call 473
  34. Nov 19, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  35. Nov 20, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Americans for Prosperity1 report
    $210K reported (all issues)
  2. Clean Energy Buyers Association (formerly RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)1 report
    $130K reported (all issues)
  3. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC1 report
    $160K reported (all issues)
  4. Mechanical Contractors Association of America1 report

Reports filed in 2024.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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