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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 12, 2019Energy
S. 1821

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Oct 23, 2019)

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Water Power Technologies Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a program to accelerate the introduction of marine energy production into the United States energy supply while fostering accelerated research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technology, including programs to to identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to create a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States.

DOE must award grants to institutions of higher education for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, and testing activities at National Marine Energy Centers established as of January 1, 2019; and (2) the establishment of new centers.

DOE must also conduct a study to examine opportunities for research and development in advanced marine energy technologies to (1) support the maritime transportation sector to enhance job creation, economic development, and competitiveness; (2) support associated maritime energy infrastructure; and (3) enable scientific missions at sea and in extreme environments, including the Arctic.

What just happenedOct 23, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
6 cosponsors5 D1 I
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  1. Oct 23, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.

  2. Oct 23, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-141.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Oct 23, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-141.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Sep 25, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 11, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.

    Energy Subcommittee
  6. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3367)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 12, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateOct 23, 201925

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Water Power Technologies Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a program to accelerate the introduction of marine energy production into the United States energy supply while fostering accelerated research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technology, including programs to to identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to create a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States.

DOE must award grants to institutions of higher education for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, and testing activities at National Marine Energy Centers established as of January 1, 2019; and (2) the establishment of new centers.

DOE must also conduct a study to examine opportunities for research and development in advanced marine energy technologies to (1) support the maritime transportation sector to enhance job creation, economic development, and competitiveness; (2) support associated maritime energy infrastructure; and (3) enable scientific missions at sea and in extreme environments, including the Arctic.

Introduced in SenateJun 12, 2019

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill directs the Water Power Technologies Office of the Department of Energy to carry out a program to accelerate the introduction of marine energy production into the United States energy supply while fostering accelerated research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technology, including programs to to identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to create a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States.

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 — Informed