Department of Energy BIO Act
Latest action · May 4, 2021 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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.
- IntroducedMay 4, 2021
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Department of Energy Biological Innovation Opportunities Act or the Department of Energy BIO Act
This bill requires the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy to select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers. The centers must conduct research to inform the production of biofuels and to facilitate the translation of the research results to industry.
ARPA-E may select existing bioenergy research centers and provide support for them under this bill.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 4, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-OK | Frank D. Lucas | Original | May 4, 2021 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 4, 2021Introduced in House
- May 4, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- May 4, 2021Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Energy.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 4, 2021Introduced in House
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