H.R. 3597 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
H.R. 3597 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 28, 2019, sponsored by Ben McAdams with 4 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
- Jun 28, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
Solar Energy Research and Development Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Energy to carry out a program to award grants or enter into contracts and cooperative agreements to research, develop, and evaluate solar energy technologies and systems. The program replaces several existing programs concerning solar research and development.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ben McAdams (D-UT). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 28, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 400. (Sep 11, 2020)
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Committees
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