Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 7, 2017)
Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of 2017
This bill requires the Department of Energy to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study and develop: (1) a Phase I report recommending a research agenda for advancing understanding of albedo modification strategies that involve atmospheric interventions, such as cloud modification; and (2) a Phase II report that provides specific guidance on governance mechanisms for the proposed research agenda developed in Phase I. Generally, albedo modifications are geoengineering strategies that are designed to manipulate the climate and reduce the amount of radiation that is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere by reflecting light.
After the completion of the Phase II report, the Office of Science and Technology Policy must report to Congress on an implementation plan for geoengineering research and research governance.
What just happenedMay 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 7, 2017
- May 22, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
Environment Subcommittee - Dec 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Dec 7, 2017IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)
- Dec 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 7, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House