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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2019Energy
S. 2688

Technology Transitions Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2019)

Technology Transitions Act of 2019

This bill addresses technology programs within the Department of Energy (DOE).

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the creation of DOE's Office of Technology Transitions. The office aims to (1) expand the commercialization of DOE's research investments; and (2) focus on commercializing technologies that support DOE's missions, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, the bill requires DOE to review and report on all of its applied energy research and development programs that focus on researching and developing technologies that reduce such emissions. Under the review, DOE must identify each program with a mission to research and develop technologies that reduce emissions, determine the type of services provided by each program, and determine whether there are written program goals for each program.

DOE must make recommendations on such emission-reduction programs, including recommendations on how to (1) restructure or consolidate overlapping programs, and (2) increase collaboration among federal agencies and stakeholders on emission-reduction technologies.

What just happenedDec 17, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 17, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.

  2. Dec 17, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 17, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 19, 2019Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Nov 6, 2019Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-344.

    Energy Subcommittee
  6. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Oct 23, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 17, 201925

Technology Transitions Act of 2019

This bill addresses technology programs within the Department of Energy (DOE).

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the creation of DOE's Office of Technology Transitions. The office aims to (1) expand the commercialization of DOE's research investments; and (2) focus on commercializing technologies that support DOE's missions, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, the bill requires DOE to review and report on all of its applied energy research and development programs that focus on researching and developing technologies that reduce such emissions. Under the review, DOE must identify each program with a mission to research and develop technologies that reduce emissions, determine the type of services provided by each program, and determine whether there are written program goals for each program.

DOE must make recommendations on such emission-reduction programs, including recommendations on how to (1) restructure or consolidate overlapping programs, and (2) increase collaboration among federal agencies and stakeholders on emission-reduction technologies.

Introduced in SenateOct 23, 2019

Technology Transitions Act of 2019

This bill addresses technology programs within the Department of Energy (DOE).

Specifically, the bill provides statutory authority for the creation of DOE's Office of Technology Transitions. The office aims to (1) expand the commercialization of DOE's research investments; and (2) focus on commercializing technologies that support DOE's missions, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition, the bill requires DOE to review all of its emission reduction research and development programs. Under the review, DOE must identify each program with a mission to develop technologies that reduce emissions, identify the technologies available to reduce emissions that are not covered by such programs, and recommend how overlapping programs may be combined or restructured to be more efficient.

Technology Transitions Act of 2019 — Informed