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HR 8993 United States House · 117th Congress

Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act

Summary
Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a research consortium and a technical assistance program for states, localities, or for-profit entities to develop technologies, methods, and strategies to detect and mitigate methane emissions.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds R&D to reduce methane emissions from energy infrastructure, aligning with clean energy transition goals by targeting a key fossil fuel emissions source.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates research to detect/mitigate methane emissions, directly reducing greenhouse gas pollution and advancing climate protection goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2022
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Introduced Sep 28, 2022 Last action Sep 28, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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Photo of Sean Casten
Sean Casten
DDemocratic
IL
6
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Photo of Mike Levin
Mike Levin
DDemocratic
CA
49
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Photo of Peter Meijer
Peter Meijer
RRepublican
MI
3
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Photo of Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
OR
1