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H.R. 4801

To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
1cosponsors2committees16actions1related bills7subjects
  • Referred in SenateJun 24, 2014
  • Reported in HouseJun 23, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJun 23, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2014
  1. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5606)

  3. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5606)

  4. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4801.

  5. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5606-5607)

  6. FloorH30300

    Mr. Kinzinger (IL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 364.

  8. CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-489.

  9. Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 113-489.

  10. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  14. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  15. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Jun 23, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.

Jun 5, 2014

Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water in federal buildings and on the return on investment of installing the insulation. Requires the report to include: (1) an analysis based on the cost of municipal or regional water for delivered water and the avoided cost of new water; and (2) a summary of energy and water savings, including short-term and long-term (20 years) projections of such savings.