Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014
Latest action · Jun 13, 2014 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 13, 2014
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 - Enabling Innovation for Science, Technology, and Energy in America Act of 2014 or the EINSTEIN Act - Authorizes and modified Department of Energy (DOE) programs related to science, basic research, and applied energy research and development. Authorizes appropriations for FY2014-FY2015 for these purposes.
Directs the DOE Office of Science to carry out research programs related to:
- basic energy sciences, including materials sciences and engineering, chemical sciences, physical biosciences, and geosciences;
- advanced scientific computing; high energy physics;
- biological and environmental research;
- fusion energy; and
- nuclear physics.
Requires the Office of Science to carry out a program to improve the safety, efficiency, and mission readiness of infrastructure at its laboratories.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to make public specified details related to cost-share waivers, technology transfer agreements, and financial awards.
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to set forth policies related to technology transfer activities.
Requires the Secretary to review all DOE science and technology activities and develop a plan to improve collaboration and coordination in research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities.
Directs DOE to carry out nuclear energy research and development, including research related to reactor concepts, small modular reactors, conventional improvements to nuclear power plants, and fuel cycles.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jun 13, 2014 to Jun 23, 2014, with 5 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-ND | Kevin Cramer | Original | Jun 13, 2014 |
| R-TX | Lamar Smith | Original | Jun 13, 2014 |
| D-TX | Ralph M. Hall | Original | Jun 13, 2014 |
| R-TX | Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Original | Jun 13, 2014 |
| R-TX | Steve Stockman | Original | Jun 13, 2014 |
| R-AZ | David Schweikert | Jun 23, 2014 | |
| R-IL | Randy Hultgren | Jun 23, 2014 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 13, 2014Introduced in House
- Jun 13, 2014Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2495 | American Super Computing Leadership Act | Related bill | Sep 9, 2014 |
| HR 5544 | Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2014 | Related bill | Nov 18, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Biological and life sciences
- Building construction
- Chemistry
- Coal
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Energy
- Education programs funding
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- Energy storage, supplies, demand
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental technology
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Higher education
- Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
- Lighting, heating, cooling
- Nuclear power
- Oil and gas
- Pipelines
- Public utilities and utility rates
- Radioactive wastes and releases
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Water use and supply
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jun 13, 2014Introduced in House
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