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Fusion Engineering Science and Fusion Energy Planning Act of 2009

Introduced: July 10, 2009 Introduced by: Lofgren, Zoe Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jul 14, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Jul 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Jul 10, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Fusion Engineering Science and Fusion Energy Planning Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to enhance the U.S. capability in fusion engineering science (materials science and technology that focus on fusion energy plasmas) in order to ensure: (1) full U.S. benefit from the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project; and (2) U.S. leadership in fusion engineering science and in the next steps toward the development of a fusion energy facility.

Directs the Secretary, in response to recent study and planning activities undertaken by the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee and the Office of Fusion Energy Sciences, to develop and provide to Congress a comprehensive plan identifying the full range of research and development, including fusion engineering science, and the facilities needed to achieve practical fusion energy.

What's happening now July 14, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3 Republican 2
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Jul 24, 2009
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 10, 2009
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 10, 2009
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Carson, André
Indiana · Jul 10, 2009
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Foster, Bill
Illinois · Jul 10, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3177: Fusion Engineering Science and Fusion Energy Planning Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-3177/
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