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Introduced
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
In Committee
06/24/2020
06/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to modernize the EPSCoR program of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the DOE EPSCoR Modernization Act, amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to modernize the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) of the Department of Energy (DOE). The key provisions include: defining eligible jurisdictions as states that have historically received little federal research funding but have demonstrated a commitment to developing their research bases; directing DOE to make grants to eligible jurisdictions for applied energy research, environmental management, and basic science research; requiring DOE to submit an implementation plan and conduct a program evaluation within set timeframes; and prohibiting cost-sharing requirements for EPSCoR grants but allowing for letters of commitment from National Laboratories.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3207-3208) (on 06/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4053/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4053/BILLS-116s4053is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4053/BILLS-116s4053is.pdf.pdf |
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