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HR 9659 United States House · 117th Congress

Building Technologies Research and Development Act

Summary
Building Technologies Research and Development Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to develop cost-effective tools, technologies, and practices that reduce emissions from, increase productivity and well-being of occupants in, and increase the energy efficiency and beneficial electrification of new and existing commercial and residential buildings.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates DOE program to boost building energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote electrification - directly advancing energy efficiency and clean tech infrastructure goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency in buildings through R&D funding, aligning with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2022
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Introduced Dec 21, 2022 Last action Dec 21, 2022
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Dec 21, 2022
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Eddie Bernice Johnson
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