Department of Energy BIO Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 4, 2021)
Department of Energy Biological Innovation Opportunities Act or the Department of Energy BIO Act
This bill requires the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy to select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers. The centers must conduct research to inform the production of biofuels and to facilitate the translation of the research results to industry.
ARPA-E may select existing bioenergy research centers and provide support for them under this bill.
What just happenedMay 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2021
- May 4, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House