On Monday, May 21, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced his intension to combine several energy-related bipartisan bills for consideration by the full Senate "in the coming weeks."
In a statement released by his office, Reid said "Democrats are moving forward with energy legislation (H.R. 1419) to increase the nation's use of renewable fuels; improve the energy efficiency of vehicles, buildings and products; and advance research on capturing and storing greenhouse gas emissions. It will also save consumers money, protect them from price-gouging, and make our country safer and more economically sound by decreasing our reliance on oil - especially oil from unstable regions."
Senate consideration is not anticipated until after the Memorial Day recess.