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H.R. 4869 113th Congress House

Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014

Official title: To provide for Department of Energy fundamental science, basic research activities, and applied energy research and development.

Introduced: June 13, 2014 Introduced by: Cynthia M. Lummis Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 - Enabling Innovation for Science, Technology, and Energy in America Act of 2014 or the EINSTEIN Act - Authorizes and modified Department of Energy (DOE) programs related to science, basic research, and applied energy research and development. Authorizes appropriations for FY2014-FY2015 for these purposes.

Directs the DOE Office of Science to carry out research programs related to:

  • basic energy sciences, including materials sciences and engineering, chemical sciences, physical biosciences, and geosciences;
  • advanced scientific computing; high energy physics;
  • biological and environmental research;
  • fusion energy; and
  • nuclear physics.

Requires the Office of Science to carry out a program to improve the safety, efficiency, and mission readiness of infrastructure at its laboratories.

Directs the Secretary of Energy to make public specified details related to cost-share waivers, technology transfer agreements, and financial awards.

Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to set forth policies related to technology transfer activities.

Requires the Secretary to review all DOE science and technology activities and develop a plan to improve collaboration and coordination in research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities.

Directs DOE to carry out nuclear energy research and development, including research related to reactor concepts, small modular reactors, conventional improvements to nuclear power plants, and fuel cycles.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2495 American Super Computing Leadership Act
  • HR 5544 Low-Dose Radiation Research Act of 2014
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Republican 3
Hultgren, Randy
· Jun 23, 2014
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Jun 23, 2014
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 13, 2014
HALL, RALPH
· Jun 13, 2014
SMITH, LAMAR
· Jun 13, 2014
STOCKMAN, STEVE
· Jun 13, 2014
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Jun 13, 2014
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