Partnerships for Energy Security and Innovation Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 22, 2021)
Partnerships for Energy Security and Innovation Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation. It also authorizes the establishment of the National Energy Technology Laboratory.
The Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation, a nonprofit corporation, must support DOE's mission and increase private and philanthropic sector investments that support efforts concerning the development, deployment, and commercialization of innovative technologies that address crosscutting national energy challenges. The foundation may award fellowships and grants for activities relating to research, development, demonstration, maturation, or commercialization of energy and other technologies supported by DOE.
In addition, the National Energy Technology Laboratory may establish a nongovernmental Federal Laboratory-Associated Foundation to advance U.S. energy security as specified by the bill.
What just happenedApr 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 22, 2021
- Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate