Lame Duck and Energy
October 5th 2010 21:53
It has been reported that the current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is planning on bring up the energy climate bill during the lame duck session of congress. That has been confirmed by the media and has been reported on major news channels. However what is not reported is are they passing one comprehensive bill or will address each of the bills taking on different parts of Energy individually because there is a bill on cars/ transportation also one on appliances and then businesses and there carbon footprint. Which bill did he file for cloture and as we have discussed that means they are ending the debate on the subject. There are things that were put into each of the bills and one such addition or made more prominent in a bill introduced by Bob Casey of Pennsylvania (not up for re-election yet) is bill S. 2742 the American Worker Transition and Community Assistance Act. The title of this bill seems to insinuate that this would retain workers and help communities because of the impact of unemployment.
But right smack in the middle of the bill is another committee more and bigger government. The section of the bill is section 109 and I have attached.
SEC. 109. NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) Establishment- There is established the National Climate Change Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the `Committee').
(b) Membership-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Committee shall be composed of members consisting of--
(A)(i) 2 representatives of labor organizations (or other duly authorized representatives of the workers concerned), appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations or authorized representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(B)(i) 2 representatives of business organizations, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(C)(i) 2 representatives of labor organizations (or other duly authorized representatives of the workers concerned), appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations or authorized representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(D)(i) 2 representatives of business organizations, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(2) TIMING- The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the Senate shall make the appointments described in paragraph (1) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Period of Appointment; Vacancies- Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. Any vacancy in the Committee shall not affect the powers of the Committee, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(d) Duties-
(1) PLAN AND ADVICE-
(A) STRATEGIC PLAN- The Committee shall, not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act--
(i) formulate a comprehensive strategic plan for addressing the effect of Federal climate change policy on each segment of the workforce; and
(ii) submit the plan to the President, the Secretary, and the appropriate committees of Congress.
(B) ADVICE- The Committee shall advise the Secretary on--
(i) the strategic plan and the structure and operation of the Program;
(ii) the content of applicable regulations; and
(iii) industry trends, workforce development, industry-wide certifications, and other matters relating to the impact of Federal climate change policy.
(C) MONITORING- The Committee shall--
(i) monitor the administration of the Program; and
(ii) advise the Secretary concerning whether the Program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the purpose of the Program.
(2) REPORT- The Committee shall submit to the President, the Secretary, and the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the performance, achievements, and challenges of the Program.
(e) Chairperson- The Committee shall select a Chairperson from among its members.
(f) Meetings- The Committee shall hold its first meeting not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. The Committee shall meet as often as the Chairperson may determine to be necessary, but not less often than quarterly.
(g) Powers-
(1) HEARINGS- The Committee may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Committee considers advisable to carry out the objectives of this section.
(2) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES- The Committee may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Committee considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Upon request of the Committee, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Committee.
(3) POSTAL SERVICES- The Committee may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(h) Personnel-
(1) TRAVEL EXPENSES- The members of the Committee shall not receive compensation for the performance of services for the Committee, but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for workers of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Committee. Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated services of members of the Committee.
(2) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT WORKERS- Any Federal Government worker may be detailed to the Committee without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
(i) Permanent Committee- Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Committee.
(j) Definition- In this section, the term `labor organization' has the meaning given the term in section 401.9 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
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Really Long Link If this URL does not work go to the senate webpage and click on the words legislation. Find the box that asks for Legislation number and put in S. 2742.
SEC. 109. NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) Establishment- There is established the National Climate Change Advisory Committee (referred to in this section as the `Committee').
(b) Membership-
(1) IN GENERAL- The Committee shall be composed of members consisting of--
(A)(i) 2 representatives of labor organizations (or other duly authorized representatives of the workers concerned), appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations or authorized representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations, appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(C)(i) 2 representatives of labor organizations (or other duly authorized representatives of the workers concerned), appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations or authorized representatives, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; and
(D)(i) 2 representatives of business organizations, appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(ii) 2 representatives of such organizations, appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.
(2) TIMING- The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the minority leader of the Senate shall make the appointments described in paragraph (1) not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Period of Appointment; Vacancies- Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years. Any vacancy in the Committee shall not affect the powers of the Committee, but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made.
(d) Duties-
(1) PLAN AND ADVICE-
(A) STRATEGIC PLAN- The Committee shall, not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act--
(i) formulate a comprehensive strategic plan for addressing the effect of Federal climate change policy on each segment of the workforce; and
(ii) submit the plan to the President, the Secretary, and the appropriate committees of Congress.
(B) ADVICE- The Committee shall advise the Secretary on--
(i) the strategic plan and the structure and operation of the Program;
(ii) the content of applicable regulations; and
(iii) industry trends, workforce development, industry-wide certifications, and other matters relating to the impact of Federal climate change policy.
(C) MONITORING- The Committee shall--
(i) monitor the administration of the Program; and
(ii) advise the Secretary concerning whether the Program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the purpose of the Program.
(2) REPORT- The Committee shall submit to the President, the Secretary, and the appropriate committees of Congress an annual report on the performance, achievements, and challenges of the Program.
(e) Chairperson- The Committee shall select a Chairperson from among its members.
(f) Meetings- The Committee shall hold its first meeting not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act. The Committee shall meet as often as the Chairperson may determine to be necessary, but not less often than quarterly.
(g) Powers-
(1) HEARINGS- The Committee may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Committee considers advisable to carry out the objectives of this section.
(2) INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES- The Committee may secure directly from any Federal department or agency such information as the Committee considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. Upon request of the Committee, the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the Committee.
(3) POSTAL SERVICES- The Committee may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
(h) Personnel-
(1) TRAVEL EXPENSES- The members of the Committee shall not receive compensation for the performance of services for the Committee, but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for workers of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Committee. Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary may accept the voluntary and uncompensated services of members of the Committee.
(2) DETAIL OF GOVERNMENT WORKERS- Any Federal Government worker may be detailed to the Committee without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege.
(i) Permanent Committee- Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Committee.
(j) Definition- In this section, the term `labor organization' has the meaning given the term in section 401.9 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act).
Really Long Link
Really Long Link If this URL does not work go to the senate webpage and click on the words legislation. Find the box that asks for Legislation number and put in S. 2742.
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