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Department of Energy BIO Act

USA117th CongressHR-2961| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2021
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesBiological and life sciencesEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization

Department of Energy BIO Act

USA117th CongressHR-2961| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2021
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.
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Timeline
May 4, 2021
Introduced in House
May 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  • May 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • May 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
James R. Baird

James R. Baird

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesBiological and life sciencesEnergy researchEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology transfer and commercialization