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Hydrogen Future Act of 1996

Introduced: January 24, 1995 See on congress.gov
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Sep 24, 1996
For Further Action See H.R.4138.
Sep 13, 1996
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Sep 13, 1996
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 12, 1996
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 20, 1996
Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held.
May 4, 1995
Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.
May 3, 1995
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 2, 1995
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 1995
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 2, 1995
On passage Passed by voice vote.
May 2, 1995
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
May 2, 1995
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 2, 1995
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 2, 1995
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 655.
May 2, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
May 2, 1995
The Speaker designated the Honorable James V. Hansen to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 2, 1995
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 136 and Rule XXIII.
May 2, 1995
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
May 2, 1995
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 136. (consideration: CR H4467-4482)
May 2, 1995
Rule H. Res. 136 passed House.
May 1, 1995
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 136 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Mar 30, 1995
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Mar 30, 1995
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 104-95.
Mar 30, 1995
Mr. Livingston (for Mr. Walker) asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology have until 5:00 p.m. on March 30 to file a report on H.R. 655. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 1995
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb 10, 1995
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 1, 1995
Committee Hearings Held.
Jan 24, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jan 24, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E165)
Jan 24, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Hydrogen

Title II: Fuel Cells

Title III: DOE Scientific and Technical Program Quality

Hydrogen Future Act of 1996 - Title I: Hydrogen - Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to replace its mandate for a comprehensive five-year program management plan for hydrogen research with a mandate that the Secretary of Energy conduct a research and development program relating to hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use, with the goal of enabling the private sector to demonstrate the technical feasibility of using hydrogen for industrial, residential, transportation, and utility applications. Requires a detailed progress report to the Congress, including recommendations of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel.

(Sec. 103) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal the mandate for a renewable hydrogen energy program, effective October 1, 1998.

(Sec. 104) Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary to require a commitment from non-Federal sources of at least 50 percent of demonstration costs.

(Sec. 105) Directs the Secretary to foster the exchange of generic, nonproprietary information and technology, developed pursuant to the Act, among industry, academia, and the Federal Government to help the United States economy attain the economic benefits of the relevant information and technology.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1996 through 2001.

Title II: Fuel Cells - Instructs the Secretary to solicit proposals for projects to prove the feasibility of integrating fuel cells with: (1) photovoltaic systems for hydrogen production; or (2) systems for hydrogen production from solid waste via gasification or steam reforming. Mandates proposal evaluation on a competitive basis using peer review. Prescribes proposal review guidelines.

(Sec. 202) Authorizes appropriations for FY 1997 and 1998, to remain available until September 30, 1999.

Title III: DOE Scientific and Technical Program Quality - Authorizes the Secretary to appoint scientific, technical, and professional personnel on leave of absence from academic, industrial, or research institutions to work for DOE for a limited term, or on a temporary basis. Sets forth compensation guidelines.

What's happening now September 24, 1996

For Further Action See H.R.4138.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
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