Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee, June 27, 2007 Amendments offered by Mr. Hall (R-TX) and Mr. Smith (R-NE) were defeated Reported by the Energy & Environment Subcommittee (as amended) June 21, 2007 Introduced in the House June 18, 2007 Section by Section Section 1 - Short Title Section 2 - Biofuels and Biorefinery Information CenterDirects the Secretary of Energy, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish a technology transfer … Continue Reading
June 14, 2007Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007
Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee, June 22, 2007 Reported by the Space & Aeronautics Subcommittee June 14, 2007 Introduced in the House June 13, 2007 Section by Section SEC. 1. Short Title Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 SEC. 2. Definitions Defines terms used in the bill. SEC. 3. Authorization of Appropriations Amends existing law and authorizes $335,191,000 for FY 08; $481,554,000 for FY 09; $486,502,000 for FY 10; and $514,832,000 for … Continue Reading
May 21, 2007The Healthcare Information Technology Enterprise Integration Act
Bill Summary and StatusGroups endorsing H.R. 2406Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee, October 24, 2007Introduced in the House May 21, 2007Section-By-SectionSec. 1 FindingsSec. 2. Healthcare Information Enterprise Integration InitiativeRequires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to establish a program on healthcare information enterprise integration. The program shall build upon existing efforts at NIST, other Federal agencies, and the private sector. Technical … Continue Reading
May 17, 2007Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the full Committee, June 13, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Energy & Environment Subcommittee June 6, 2007 Introduced in the House May 15, 2007 Bill Summary H.R. 2313 directs the Secretary of Energy to support programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in marine renewable energy technologies. It also establishes National Centers for the testing of marine renewable energy technologies. Section-by-Section … Continue Reading
May 16, 2007Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the full Committee, June 13, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee June 6, 2007 Introduced in the House May 14, 2007 Bill Summary H.R. 2304 directs the Secretary of Energy to support programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in advanced geothermal energy technologies. It also establishes or expands several programs for technology transfer and information sharing on geothermal … Continue Reading
April 18, 2007Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee June 27, 2007 An amendment offered by Mr. McCaul (R-TX) was defeated Reported by the Energy & Environment Subcommittee (as amended) June 21, 2007 Introduced in the House April 18, 2007 Section by Section Section 1. Short Title: “Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007.” Section 2. Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development, and Demonstration Program … Continue Reading
April 17, 2007Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Passed by the House May 3, 2007 Reported by the Full Committee April 25, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Technology & Innovation SubcommitteeApril 19, 2007 Introduced in the House April 17, 2007 Section-by-Section Section 1. Short title. The “Technology Innovation and Manufacturing Stimulation Act of 2007”. Title I - Authorization of Appropriations Section 101. Scientific and Technical Research and Services. Authorizes $470.9 million in FY08, $497.8 … Continue Reading
April 17, 2007The National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Passed in the House, May 2, 2007 Reported by the Full Committee, April 25, 2007 Reported as amended by the Research and Science Education Subcommittee April 19, 2007 Introduced in the House April 17, 2007 Section-by-Section SEC. 1. Short Title - The National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007. SEC. 2. Definitions - Provides definitions for terms used in this Act. SEC. 3. Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes $21 billion for the … Continue Reading
March 01, 2007National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Bill Summary United States Senators Ken Salazar, Jim Webb and House Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bart Gordon have introduced the "National Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Assessment Act of 2007." The carbon sequestration bill authorizes the U.S. Geological Service (USGS), in cooperation with the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, to conduct a comprehensive inventory of the Nation's ability to store carbon in appropriate … Continue Reading
February 17, 2007To Amend the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991
Bill Summary and Status Introduced in the House February 15, 2007 Reported by the Committee February 28, 2007 Passed by the House March 12, 2007 Section-by-Section Sec. 1. High-Performance Computing Research and Development Program Amends section 101 of the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 ( HPC Act), which describes the organization and responsibilities of the interagency research and development program originally referred to as the National High-Performance Computing … Continue Reading
February 13, 2007Global Climate Change Research Data and Management Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee June 27, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Energy & Environment Subcommittee June 6, 2007 Introduced in the House February 13, 2007 Section by Section Summary Title I: Global Change Research Section 101: Findings and Purpose The purpose of the bill is to reauthorize and amend the 1990 law authorizing the U.S. Global Change Research Program to provide for a continued earth and climate observation and research … Continue Reading
January 18, 2007The Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act
Bill Status Passed the House 400-3 (February 8, 2007) At the end of January, the House Committee on Science and Technology unanimously reported H.R. 547, the Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act, which will help get alternative biofuels to consumers more quickly and affordably, and assist retailers in the transition to clean diesel fuels. This bill is based on provisions from a larger energy R&D bill (H.R. 6203) that passed the House under suspension of the … Continue Reading
January 10, 2007Establishing the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) Act
Bill Text (as reported)Signed into law as part of the America COMPETES Act, August 9, 2007Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee May 23, 2007Reported (with amendment) by the Energy & Environment Subcommittee May 10, 2007Introduced in the House January 10, 2007Bill SummaryH.R. 364 establishes an Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy (ARPA-E) within the U.S. Department of Energy, similar to the successful DARPA program within the Department of Defense. With a lean and agile … Continue Reading
January 10, 2007Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007
Bill Summary and Status Signed into Law December 21, 2007 Passed by the Senate December 11, 2007 Passed by the House February 7, 2007 Reported by the Committee January 24, 2007 In an effort to assist state and local authorities in cleaning up the scourge of methamphetamine use and production in their local communities, Chairman Gordon authored legislation initiating standards for meth clean-up. This legislation passed the full House in the 109th Congress (H.R. 798) and was reintroduced … Continue Reading
January 10, 2007Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act
Introduced in the House, January 10, 2007;Reported (as amended) by the Committee February 28, 2007 Passed by the House, April 24, 2007 View a list of organizations endorsing this legislation Bill Summary H.R. 363 implements recommendations related to strengthening long-term basic research contained in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) report, Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. It supports outstanding researchers in the … Continue Reading
January 10, 2007“10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds” Science and Math Scholarship Act
Bill Summary and Status Introduced in the House January 10, 2007 Reported (as amended) by the Committee March 28, 2007 Passed by the House on April 24, 2007 View a list of organizations endorsing this legislation Bill Summary The bill implements most of the K-12 science education recommendations of the National Academies report, “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future.” It establishes a teacher education program at the National Science … Continue Reading
January 03, 2007Legislative Reports - 110th Congress
Second Session (2008) Heavy Duty Hybird Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2008 Bill Number Legislative Report Date Filed H.R. 6323 110-855 September 16 Water Use Efficiencey and Conservation Resarch Act Bill Number Legislative Report Date Filed H.R. 3957 110-802 July 30 … Continue Reading
August 02, 2006Legislative Reports - 109th Congress
Second Session (2006)Summary of Activities for the 109th CongressBill NumberLegislative ReportDate Filedn/a109-7478January 4 Tsunami Warning and Education ActBill NumberLegislative ReportDate FiledH.R. 1674109-698September 28 Energy Research, Development, Demonstration and Commercial Application Act of 2006Bill NumberLegislative ReportDate FiledH.R. 5656109-611July 28 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ActBill NumberLegislative ReportDate FiledH.R. 5450109-545 (Part … Continue Reading
March 09, 2006Resolution of Inquiry Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration.
Bill Summary and Status The Resolution was defeated in Committee March 29; The Committee reported the Resolution to the House without recommendation April 5, 2006 Press Release (April 5, 2006) House Science Committee Democrats today reached an agreement with their Republican counterparts to jointly request that the U.S. Department of Commerce turn over valuable data on offshoring of U.S. jobs.... "I thank the Chairman for accepting the compromise that I put forward," stated … Continue Reading
March 09, 2006Resolution of Inquiry Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration.
Bill Summary and Status The Resolution was defeated in Committee March 29; The Committee reported the Resolution to the House without recommendation April 5, 2006 Press Release (April 5, 2006) House Science Committee Democrats today reached an agreement with their Republican counterparts to jointly request that the U.S. Department of Commerce turn over valuable data on offshoring of U.S. jobs.... "I thank the Chairman for accepting the compromise that I put forward," stated … Continue Reading