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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 6, 2016Energy
H.R. 5638

Solar Fuels Innovation Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 11, 2016)

Solar Fuels Innovation Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out the Solar Fuels Basic Research Initiative to expand scientific knowledge about converting solar energy into chemical energy. Specifically, DOE must support research about: (1) replicating natural photosynthetic processes in artificial photosynthesis processes, and (2) generating a variety of fuels produced from sunlight through artificial photosynthesis. (A photosynthetic process is one used by plants to convert light from the sun into chemical energy. Artificial, human-made photosynthesis mimics the natural process.)

Appropriations authorized under the bill may not be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology.

The bill repeals a requirement for DOE to support a research and development program in catalysis science (the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst).

What just happenedJul 12, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25](R-CA)Sponsor
8 cosponsors1 D7 R
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  1. Jul 12, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jul 11, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 11, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4649-4650)

  4. Jul 11, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4649-4650)

  5. Jul 11, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5638.

  6. Jul 11, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4649-4651)

  7. Jul 11, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Knight moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Jul 11, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 528.

  9. Jul 11, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-680.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  10. Jul 11, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-680.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jul 6, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 11, 201636

Solar Fuels Innovation Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out the Solar Fuels Basic Research Initiative to expand scientific knowledge about converting solar energy into chemical energy. Specifically, DOE must support research about: (1) replicating natural photosynthetic processes in artificial photosynthesis processes, and (2) generating a variety of fuels produced from sunlight through artificial photosynthesis. (A photosynthetic process is one used by plants to convert light from the sun into chemical energy. Artificial, human-made photosynthesis mimics the natural process.)

Appropriations authorized under the bill may not be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology.

The bill repeals a requirement for DOE to support a research and development program in catalysis science (the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst).

Introduced in HouseJul 6, 2016

Solar Fuels Innovation Act

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by requiring the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out the Solar Fuels Basic Research Initiative to expand scientific knowledge about converting solar energy into chemical energy. Specifically, DOE must support research about: (1) replicating natural photosynthetic processes in artificial photosynthesis processes, and (2) generating a variety of fuels produced from sunlight through artificial photosynthesis. (A photosynthetic process is one used by plants to convert light from the sun into chemical energy. Artificial, human-made photosynthesis mimics the natural process.)

Appropriations authorized under the bill may not be obligated or expended for commercial application of energy technology.

The bill repeals a requirement for DOE to support a research and development program in catalysis science.

Solar Fuels Innovation Act — Informed