H R 5253 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 5253

 

Title : To prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/3/2006--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2006 - Declares that it shall be an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, or any biofuel at a price that constitutes price gouging. Defines "biofuel" as any fuel containing specified organic matter Instructs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate enforcement rules within six months after enactment of this Act. Grants enforcement authority exclusively to: (1) the FTC; (2) the Attorney General of the United States; and (3) state attorneys general. Prescribes guidelines for enforcement of civil actions by state attorneys general, including injunctions, compliance enforcement and civil penalties. Preempts state enforcement action while federal action is pending. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Restricts enforcement of criminal penalties to a criminal action brought by the Attorney General or other officer of the Department of Justice, or any attorney specially appointed by the Attorney General.

Votes

Title : To prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1152006-05-03On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Federal Energy Price Protection ActP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 5253
 
Bill Number : H R 5253
Title : To prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Heather [NM-1] (introduced 5/2/2006)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Barton, Joe [TX-6] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Bass, Charles F. [NH-2] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Bilirakis, Michael [FL-9] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Bradley, Jeb [NH-1] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Burgess, Michael C. [TX-26] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Castle, Michael N. [DE] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Chocola, Chris [IN-2] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-10] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Ferguson, Mike [NJ-7] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [NJ-11] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Harris, Katherine [FL-13] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Johnson, Nancy L. [CT-5] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] - 5/3/2006

    Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Norwood, Charles W. [GA-9] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Porter, Jon C. [NV-3] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Putnam, Adam H. [FL-12] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Renzi, Rick [AZ-1] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Rogers, Mike J. [MI-8] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Simmons, Rob [CT-2] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 5/3/2006

    Rep Sullivan, John [OK-1] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Walden, Greg [OR-2] - 5/2/2006

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 5/2/2006

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 5253
Title : To prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
5/2/2006:Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
 
5/2/2006:Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
 
5/3/2006 11:20am:Mr. Barton (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
 
5/3/2006 11:21am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1993-1999)
 
5/3/2006 11:21am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5253.
 
5/3/2006 12:00pm: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.
 
5/3/2006 2:47pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2031)
 
5/3/2006 2:57pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 34 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1993-1994)
 
5/3/2006 2:57pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/4/2006:Received in the Senate.
 
5/26/2006:Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
 
6/5/2006:Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 461.