H.R. 589 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act
H.R. 589 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 20, 2017, sponsored by Lamar Smith with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 115-246
What it does
Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act TITLE I--LABORATORY MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act (Sec. 102) This bill instructs the Department of Energy (DOE) to permit specified National Laboratories owned by DOE to use funds authorized to support technology transfer within DOE to: (1) carry out early stage and precommercial technology demonstration activities to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateJul 23, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2018
- Became lawSep 28, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-246. (Sep 28, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
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