Bill > S3684

This bill, the Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act, aims to update and reauthorize programs focused on advancing water power technologies, building upon the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Key provisions include enhancing research and development for marine energy by promoting advanced manufacturing techniques for components, exploring applications like desalination and disaster recovery, and developing systems for extreme Arctic conditions. For hydropower, the bill seeks to improve efficiency, integrate cybersecurity measures, streamline the licensing process by compiling environmental and economic data, and develop methods to assess and mitigate environmental impacts, including those from invasive species. It also emphasizes the importance of workforce development programs for both hydropower and marine energy sectors, encouraging collaboration with educational institutions, including Tribal Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, the bill increases the authorized appropriations for these research and development activities, allocating more funds for marine energy compared to hydropower, and mandates more frequent reporting to Congress on program progress.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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