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H.R. 957 111th Congress House

Green Energy Education Act of 2009

Official title: To authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies.

Introduced: February 10, 2009 Introduced by: Michael T. McCaul Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Education Advanced technology and technological innovationsBuilding constructionEducation programs fundingEnergy efficiency and conservation
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Energy researchHigher educationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curricula
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 8, 2009
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.
Apr 23, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Apr 22, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 22, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 6 (Roll no. 199). (text: CR H4610)
Apr 22, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4656)
Apr 22, 2009
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Apr 22, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 957.
Apr 22, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4610-4612)
Apr 22, 2009
Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Feb 10, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
Feb 10, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 22, 2009 House · vote #199 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 411–6 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 8, 2009

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Green Energy Education Act of 2009 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to contribute energy research and development funds to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program to support graduate education related to such energy projects.

Authorizes the Secretary to contribute funds for advanced energy technology research and development for high performance buildings to the NSF for curriculum development to improve undergraduate or graduate interdisciplinary engineering and architecture education related to the design and construction of such buildings.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Carson, André
Indiana · Feb 10, 2009
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