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US HR5905

US HR5905
Joint Long-Term Storage Act of 2020


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Introduced
02/13/2020
In Committee
02/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration initiative focused on the development of long-duration energy storage technologies, including a joint program to be established in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Joint Long-Term Storage Act of 2020, aims to facilitate the development and increase the commercial viability of long-duration energy storage technologies. It requires the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration initiative focused on these technologies, including a joint program to be established in consultation with the Secretary of Defense. The goal is to enhance the resilience, efficiency, and security of the electricity grid through the use of long-duration energy storage. The bill also authorizes additional funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to carry out its Duration Addition to electricity Storage (DAYS) program.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/13/2020)

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