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HR 2961 United States House · 117th Congress

Department of Energy BIO Act

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill creates bioenergy research centers for biofuels (renewable energy) under ARPA-E, directly advancing clean energy research and industry translation.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes biofuel research for clean energy development, aligning with environmental protection through renewable energy innovation and emission reduction goals.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
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President
Introduced May 4, 2021 Last action May 4, 2021
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May 4, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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May 4, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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May 4, 2021
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Photo of James R. Baird
James R. Baird
RRepublican
IN
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Photo of Frank D. Lucas
Frank D. Lucas
RRepublican
OK
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