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Robert S. Walker and George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Energy Act of 2001

Introduced: June 14, 2001 Introduced by: Calvert, Ken Republican · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 14, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Science.
Jun 14, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1115-1116)
Jun 14, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Robert S. Walker and George E. Brown, Jr. Hydrogen Energy Act of 2001 - Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to revise its purposes to include: (1) research and demonstration activities leading to the use of hydrogen for commercial applications; and (2) the development of a hydrogen production methodology that minimizes adverse environmental impacts, including efficient and cost-effective production from renewable and nonrenewable resources. Repeals as a purpose the development of renewable energy resources as a primary source of energy for hydrogen production.

Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) report annually to Congress on programs and activities authorized under the Act; (2) conduct a hydrogen technology transfer program designed to accelerate wider application in foreign countries, increase the global market for hydrogen technologies, and foster global economic development without harmful environmental effects; and (3) enter into arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences to establish an advisory board to replace the current Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel.

Amends the Hydrogen Future Act of 1996 to repeal the program relating to the integration of fuel cells with hydrogen production systems.

What's happening now June 26, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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