HR 2961
117th Congress
House
Energy
Alternative and renewable resources
Biological and life sciences
Energy research
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization
Department of Energy BIO Act
Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Department of Energy Biological Innovation Opportunities Act or the Department of Energy BIO Act
This bill requires the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy to select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers. The centers must conduct research to inform the production of biofuels and to facilitate the translation of the research results to industry.
ARPA-E may select existing bioenergy research centers and provide support for them under this bill.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1