H.R. 970, The Federal Aviation Research and Development Act of 2011
January 19, 2011H.R. 1425, Creating Jobs Through Small Business Innovation Act of 2011
July 19, 2010National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010
View the text of the Bill as Noticed for Markup, July 22, 2010 View the text of the Bill as Introduced in the House, July 20, 2010 View the text of the Bill as Reported, July 20, 2010 View the Compromise text, September 23, 2010 View the Side by Side Comparison of the Compromise Text and the Bill as Reported by Committee September 23, … Continue Reading
May 05, 2010America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Bill Status and SummaryView the text of the Bill as Ordered ReportedReported (as amended) by the Full Committee on April 28, 2010Introduced in the House on April 22, 2010Passed the House (view text) on May 28, 2010 * The three Committee Prints below were combined to create H.R. 5116. Committee Print - Department of Energy programs, marked up and reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on March 25, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2009Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009
Bill Status and Summary Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on November 18, 2009 Introduced in the House on November 7, 2009 * The two Committee prints below were combined to create H.R. 4061. Cybersecurity Research and Development Amendments Act of 2009, marked up and reported (as amended) by the Research and Science Education Subcommittee on September 23, 2009 and Cybersecurity Coordination and Awareness Act of 2009, marked up and reported (as amended) by … Continue Reading
October 20, 2009The Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010
Bill Status and Summary Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on October 21, 2009 Introduced in the House on October 15, 2009 Section-by-Section Sec. 1. SHORT TITLE The Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2010 Sec. 2. FINDINGS The US faces significant risks from many types of hazards, including earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and floods. The risk to life and property will continue to grow as more people move to hazard-prone areas. Outlines … Continue Reading
October 13, 2009The Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on November 18, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on October 21, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Technology and Innovation Subommittee on October 14, 2009 Introduced in the House on October 13, 2009 Section-by-Section Sec.1 (Short Title) The Fire Grants Reauthorization Act of 2009 Sec. 2 Amendment to Sec. 33 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 Assistance Program AUTHORITY: Allows the … Continue Reading
September 29, 2009Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2010
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on October 7, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subommittee on September 30, 2009 Introduced in the House on September 25, 2009 Section-by-Section The Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2009 Purpose: To establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program, to develop and coordinate a comprehensive strategy to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia … Continue Reading
September 29, 2009Solar Technology Roadmap Act
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on October 7, 2009Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subommittee on September 30, 2009Introduced in the House on September 16, 2009Section-by-SectionSec. 1: SHORT TITLEGives short title of the bill as “Solar Technology Roadmap Act”Sec. 2: DEFINITIONSProvides definitions for “SECRETARY” and “SOLAR TECHNOLOGY”TITLE I - SOLAR TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATIONSec. 101: … Continue Reading
September 29, 2009Energy and Water Research Integration Act
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on December 1, 2009. Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on October 7, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subommittee on September 30, 2009 Introduced in the House on September 17, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1: Short Title - "Energy and Water Research Integration Act" Section 2: "Integrating Energy and Water Research" requires that the Secretary of Energy recognize the link between our energy and water … Continue Reading
July 30, 2009To establish a research, development, and technology demonstration program to improve the efficiency of gas turbines used in combined cycle power generation systems
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on December 1, 2009. Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on July 29, 2009 Cleared the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on July 21, 2009 Introduced in the House on June 24, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS TURBINES (a) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of research, development, and technology demonstration to improve the efficiency of gas turbines and to identify the technologies with … Continue Reading
July 30, 2009Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on September 16, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on July 29, 2009 Cleared the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on July 21, 2009 Introduced in the House on July 17, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Short title Sec. 2. Findings--States that Congress finds that: the transportation sector accounts for a significant portion of U.S. and global energy use, emissions, and oil consumption; the U.S. is overly dependent on foreign … Continue Reading
July 30, 2009Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on September 9, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on July 29, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on July 21, 2009 Introduced in the House on July 9, 2009 Section-by-Section Sec. 1. Short title. Section 1 states that this Act may be cited as the "Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009". Sec. 2. Wind Energy Research and Development Program. Section 2(a) establishes the overall goals … Continue Reading
July 30, 2009To establish a social and behavioral sciences research program at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on July 29, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on July 21, 2009 Introduced in the House on July 17, 2009 … Continue Reading
July 28, 2009Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009
Bill Summary and Status Passed the Senate on July 13, 2009 Passed the House on July 8, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on June 24, 2009 Introduced in the House on June 19, 2009 Section-by-Section Sec. 1. Short Title; Table of Contents “Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act of 2009” Title I. Program Extension and Venture Capital Operating Company Involvement Sec. 101. Extension of Termination Dates Amends the Small Business Act to extend … Continue Reading
July 28, 2009To authorize the designation of National Environmental Research Parks by the Secretary of Energy, and for other purposes
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on July 21, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on June 24, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on June 16, 2009 Introduced in the House on June 4, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Findings Explains the origins and purposes of NERPs. Section 2. National Environmental Research Parks Section 2 instructs the Secretary to designate six existing NERPs as permanent outdoor research … Continue Reading
July 28, 2009To provide for a program of research, development, and demonstration on natural gas vehicles
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on July 21, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on June 24, 2009 Cleared the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on June 16, 2009 Introduced in the House on March 19, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Natural Gas Vehicle Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects Section 1(a) directs the Secretary of Energy, in coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as necessary, to conduct a five-year … Continue Reading
June 24, 2009Legislative Reports - 111th Congress
First Session (2009) The Stem Education Coordination Act of 2009 Bill Number Legislative Report Date Filed H.R. 1709 111-130 June 2 The International Science and Technology Cooperation Act of 2009 Bill Number Legislative Report Date Filed H.R. 1736 111-128 May 22 Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 Bill Number Legislative Report Date Filed H.R. 2020 … Continue Reading
May 13, 2009The National Climate Service Act of 2009
Bill Summary and Status Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee on June 3, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Energy and Environment Subcommittee on May 13, 2009 Introduced in the House on May 14, 2009 Section-by-Section Section 1. Short TitleThe National Climate Service Act of 2009 Section 2. Purpose Designates the purpose of the legislation to be the establishment of a National Climate Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to serve three primary … Continue Reading
April 22, 2009Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009 (NITRD Act)
Bill Summary and Status Passed the House on May 12, 2009 Reported (as amended) by the Full Committee April 29, 2009 Introduced in the House on April 22, 2009 Section-by-Section SEC. 1. SHORT TITLE. “Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2009”.SEC. 2. PROGRAM PLANNING AND COORDINATION.Requires the NITRD agencies to periodically assess the program contents and funding levels and to update the program accordingly. Requires the NITRD agencies to develop and … Continue Reading