Department of Energy BIO Act
- Last Action
- 5/4/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 2021-05-04Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 2021-05-04Introduced in House
- 2021-05-04Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-04 (00)
Department of Energy Biological Innovation Opportunities Act or the Department of Energy BIO Act
This bill requires the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) within the Department of Energy to select and establish up to four bioenergy research centers. The centers must conduct research to inform the production of biofuels and to facilitate the translation of the research results to industry.
ARPA-E may select existing bioenergy research centers and provide support for them under this bill.
Cosponsors (1)
- FRANK LUCAS (R-OK)
Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Biological and life sciences
- Energy research
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology transfer and commercialization
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