H.R. 5610 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
BEST Act of 2018
H.R. 5610 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 25, 2018, sponsored by Stephen Knight with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 25, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Better Energy Storage Technology Act of 2018 or the BEST Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish new goals for its energy storage program and enter into agreements to carry out at least three grid-scale energy storage demonstration projects.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephen Knight (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2018
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. (May 22, 2018)
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- H.R. 518: EPS Improvement Act of 2017
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- H.R. 220: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 446: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 447: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 951: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 2122: To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project…
- H.R. 2292: To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
- S. 490: A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric…
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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