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NEWS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2799| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2019 or the NEWS Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements concerning the energy-water nexus, which means the links between (1) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Interior to establish a joint Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (NEWS) Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on NEWS to plan for and coordinate energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities. In addition, DOE must establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established, advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet-connected technologies.

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Timeline
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 19, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
Jan 7, 2020
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.
  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 19, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.


  • January 7, 2020
    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2665: Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2019: Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply

NEWS Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2799| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2020
Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2019 or the NEWS Act of 2019 This bill establishes requirements concerning the energy-water nexus, which means the links between (1) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (2) the energy needed to transport, reclaim, and treat water and wastewater. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Energy (DOE) and the Department of the Interior to establish a joint Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability (NEWS) Office and Interagency Coordination Committee on NEWS to plan for and coordinate energy-water nexus research, development, and demonstration activities. In addition, DOE must establish and carry out a smart energy and water efficiency management pilot program. Under the program, DOE must award grants to water authorities (i.e., authorities that provide water, wastewater, or water reuse services) for demonstrating unique, advanced, or innovative technology-based solutions that will improve the net energy balance of water, wastewater, and water reuse systems; support the implementation of innovative and unique processes and the installation of established, advanced automated systems that provide real-time data on energy and water; and improve energy-water conservation and quality and predictive maintenance through technologies that utilize internet-connected technologies.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Nov 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 19, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 17, 2019
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
Jan 7, 2020
By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.
  • November 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 6, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • November 19, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 17, 2019
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.


  • January 7, 2020
    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 116-198.
Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Senator

Alaska

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2665: Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
  • HR 116-2019: Smart Energy and Water Efficiency Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyDepartment of the InteriorElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental technologyExecutive agency funding and structureInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply