H.R. 1402 · 112th Congress · enacted
To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government.
Became Public Law No: 112-170.
Latest official action 2012-08-16 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 26, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Members of the House, or (2) employees whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area under House jurisdiction on Capitol grounds (covered employees). Requires the Architect to charge Members and covered employees fees for the electricity sufficient to cover costs, including those to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery recharging stations. Requires the AOC to report triennially to the Committee on House Administration on whether or not individuals using the battery charging stations receive a subsidy from the taxpayers, and, if so, to submit a plan to the Committee to update the program to ensure that no subsidy is being received. Requires the AOC, if the Committee fails to act on the plan within 60 days, to take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for th…
Congressional Research Service · 2012-08-16
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Politicians behind the bill
Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.
Cosponsor
Gary C. Peters
Senate · MI · Democratic
-$186,100PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Chris Van Hollen
Senate · MD · Democratic
$78,750PAC receipts · 2025–2026
Cosponsor
Edward J. Markey
Senate · MA · Democratic
$588,450PAC receipts · 2025–2026
13 of 13 source cosponsor records retrieved; only current officials and unwithdrawn sponsorships appear.
PAC donors to the listed sponsors
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AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE$12,500
A NEW DIRECTION PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordADVANCING DEMOCRACY AND MOBILIZATION PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordAIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordAMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordAMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordBLUE WAVE PROJECT$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordCOMMON GROUND PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordCOMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordFORWARD TOGETHER PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordGIDDY UP PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordGRANITE VALUES PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordHAWAII PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordHEALTH JOBS JUSTICE$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordHOOPS PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordI GOT YOUR BACK PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordIN OUR HANDS$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordLOBO PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNARRAGANSETT BAY PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCTAPAC)$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNIXON PEABODY LLP PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordNUTMEG PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordOCEANS PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordOFF THE SIDELINES PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordPEOPLE'S VOICE PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordPERIMETER PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordPINEAPPLE PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordPURPOSE PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordREV UP PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordTURQUOISE PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordVICTORY NOW PAC$10,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $10,000
Official PAC recordINTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$9,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $9,000
Official PAC recordNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$8,500
Gary C. Peters · Cosponsor · $3,000
Chris Van Hollen · Cosponsor · $500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $5,000
Official PAC recordALSOPAC$7,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,500
Official PAC recordDEFEND THE DREAM$7,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,500
Official PAC recordNATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$7,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,500
Official PAC recordOFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$7,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,500
Official PAC recordTRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE$7,500
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,500
Official PAC recordNATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COM (NARFE-PAC)$7,000
Edward J. Markey · Cosponsor · $7,000
Official PAC recordThe largest 40 donor totals appear here. Open each politician for their complete, paginated PAC donor list.
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