Biofuel Cell Research Act

Bill: 117-hr-5090
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2021-08-24
Policy area: Energy
Latest action: action_date: 2021-08-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-08-24
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Biofuel Cell Research Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to expand the use of biofuels in vehicles. Under the program, DOE must develop a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source.</p>

tv_txt: I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5090 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2021 Mr. Feenstra introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create a biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Biofuel Cell Research Act . 2. Biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration program Section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16232 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a research, development, and demonstration program for a commercially viable fuel cell system that uses biofuel as a fuel source for a vehicle. (2) Research goals The Secretary shall establish interim research and development goals that will result in the demonstration of commercially viable fuel cell systems that utilize biofuels as a fuel source, including the following: (A) Innovative stack designs and components, including— (i) catalysts; (ii) membranes and electrolytes; (iii) interconnects; (iv) seals; and (v) metal- or electrolyte-supported stack cell designs. (B) Variety of renewable energy sources, including ethanol and other biomass. (C) Technologies that enable fuel cell durability and fuel cell durability testing. (D) Systems designs and component integration that optimize efficiency, cost, transient response, and lifetime. (3) Coordination In carrying out the activities under this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with— (A) appropriate Federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Transportation; (B) National Laboratories; and (C) relevant industry stakeholders, non-government organizations, and trade associations. .