Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

Bill: 116-s-1821
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Education programs funding
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology assessment
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Water Power Technologies Office of the Department of Energy to carry out a program to accelerate the introduction of marine energy production into the United States energy supply while fostering accelerated research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technology, including programs to to identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to create a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States.

action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 

Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

 
This bill directs the Water Power Technologies Office of the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a program to accelerate the introduction of marine energy production into the United States energy supply while fostering accelerated research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technology, including programs to to identify and study critical short- and long-term needs to create a sustainable marine energy supply chain based in the United States.
 
DOE must award grants to institutions of higher education for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, and testing activities at National Marine Energy Centers established as of January 1, 2019; and (2) the establishment of new centers.
 
DOE must also conduct a study to examine opportunities for research and development in advanced marine energy technologies to (1) support the maritime transportation sector to enhance job creation, economic development, and competitiveness; (2) support associated maritime energy infrastructure; and (3) enable scientific missions at sea and in extreme environments, including the Arctic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 261.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-141.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 116-141.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 116-335.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3367)
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate