H.R. 2986 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
BEST Act
H.R. 2986 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 23, 2019, sponsored by Bill Foster with 102 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 102
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Better Energy Storage Technology Act or the BEST Act This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research and development program for energy storage systems, components, and materials across multiple program offices of DOE, including analyzing the need for various types of energy storage to improve electric grid resilience and reliability;…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Foster (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379. (Aug 7, 2020)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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