HR 6084
116th Congress
House
Energy
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Aquatic ecology
Congressional oversight
Ecology
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Infrastructure development
International scientific cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Materials
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Research and development
Water Power Research and Development Act
Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 2020
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Mar 12, 2020
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 4, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Mar 4, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 4, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Water Power Research and Development Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for water power technologies, hydropower, and marine energy technologies. Additionally, DOE must award grants to institutions of higher education for the continuation and expansion of research and development at the National Marine Energy Centers and the establishments of new centers.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Committees of jurisdiction
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