| Also tagged in: Authorization, Budgets, Business, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Data banks, Energy, Energy research, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to research, Federal-state relations, Finance, Government information, Manufacturing industries Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill TextTo amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes. 4/23/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act - Title I: Modernizing the SBIR and STTR Programs - (Sec. 101) Amends the Small Business Act to extend through FY2010 (currently scheduled to expire at the end of FY2008) the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs of the Small Business Administration (SBA). (Sec. 102) Increases, for both the SBIR and STTR programs, the individual small business award levels from: (1) $100,000 to $300,000, for participation at a Phase One level; and (2) $750,000 to $2.2 million, for participation at a Phase Two level. Allows participating federal agencies (agencies) to exceed such award levels if such agencies notify, and provide [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Bombings, Bombs, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Department of Homeland Security, Emergency management, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Explosives, Federal advisory bodies, Military research, Research and development, Science policy, Technology Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes. 12/17/2007--Introduced. National Bombing Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an Office for Bombing Prevention within the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Protective Security Coordination Division of the Office of Infrastructure Protection. Assigns the Office primary responsibility for enhancing the ability and coordinating the efforts of the nation to deter, detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks in the United States.Directs the Secretary to develop and periodically update a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist explosive attacks in the United States.Directs the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, to: (1) ensure coordination [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Bombings, Bombs, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Department of Homeland Security, Emergency management, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Explosives, Federal advisory bodies, Military research, Research and development, Science policy, Technology Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342. 10:00 a.m.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002, to establish the Office for Bombing Prevention, to address terrorist explosive threats, and for other purposes. 11/1/2007--Introduced. National Bombing Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an Office for Bombing Prevention in the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Protective Security Coordination Division of the Office of Infrastructure Protection. Assigns the Office primary responsibility for enhancing the ability and coordinating the efforts of the nation to deter, detect, prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist explosive attacks.Directs the President to develop and periodically update a national strategy to prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks using explosives or improvised explosive devices in the United States.Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Under Secretary for Science and Technology, to: (1) coordinate federal nonmilitary [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Colleges, Community colleges, Congressional reporting requirements, Education, Electric power production, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Environmental protection, Environmental research Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Bill TextTo support research and development of new industrial processes and technologies that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance, utilize diverse sources of energy, and increase economic competitiveness. 10/22/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Industrial Energy Efficiency Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to conduct: (1) energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities with respect to new industrial and commercial processes, technologies, and methods to achieve improvements in energy efficiency and enhance the economic competitiveness of the U.S. industrial sector; and (2) environmental research and development with respect to new industrial and commercial processes, technologies, and methods to achieve environmental performance improvements such as waste reduction, emissions reductions, and more efficient water use.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Computer software, Computers, Grants-in-aid, Manufacturing industries, Nonprofit organizations, Small business, Social services, Technology, Technology transfer Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill TextTo award grants to establish Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Centers, which shall conduct outreach, technology transfer, development, and utilization programs in specific industries and geographic regions for the benefit of small and medium-sized manufacturers and businesses. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Blue Collar Computing and Business Assistance Act of 2007 - Directs the Under Secretary of Technology of the Department of Commerce to award grants to eligible entities (any nonprofit, consortium of nonprofits, or partnership between a for-profit and a nonprofit) to establish up to five Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Centers throughout the United States. Requires each Center to conduct: (1) general outreach to small businesses and manufacturers in all industry sectors within the geographic region assigned to the Center by the Under Secretary; and (2) technology transfer, development, and utilization programs for businesses throughout the United [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Broadband, Budgets, Business, Cable television, Communication satellites, Education, Executive departments, Federal aid to research, Federally-guaranteed loans, Finance, Government securities, High technology, Higher education, Income tax, Industrial parks, Industry-university relations Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Bill TextTo bridge the digital divide in rural areas. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Rural America Digital Accessibility Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants or guarantee loans in order to facilitate the deployment by the private sector of broadband telecommunications networks and capabilities (including wireless and satellite services) to underserved rural areas. Limits to $100 million the total amount of such grants and loan guarantees.Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to research the enhancement or facilitation of broadband telecommunications services in rural and other remote areas, as well as Internet access through such services. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide a tax credit to holders of qualified technology bonds (bonds representing an investment in projects to expand such telecommunications services). Sets a national technology bond limitation of $100 million for each of FY 2007 through 2011, and zero thereafter (with an exception) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Computer software, Computers, Grants-in-aid, Manufacturing industries, Nonprofit organizations, Small business, Social services, Technology, Technology transfer Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextA bill to award grants to establish Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Centers, which shall conduct outreach, technology transfer, development, and utilization programs in specific industries and geographic regions for the benefit of small- and medium-size manufacturers and businesses. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Blue Collar Computing and Business Assistance Act of 2007 - Directs the Under Secretary of Technology of the Department of Commerce to award grants to eligible entities (any nonprofit, consortium of nonprofits, or partnership between a for-profit and a nonprofit) to establish up to five Advanced Multidisciplinary Computing Software Centers throughout the United States. Requires each Center to conduct: (1) general outreach to small businesses and manufacturers in all industry sectors within the geographic region assigned to the Center by the Under Secretary; and (2) technology transfer, development, and utilization programs for businesses throughout the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Executive departments, Government procurement, Industrial research, Public contracts, Research and development, Science policy, Small business, Technological innovations, Technology, Technology transfer Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase SBIR and STTR program expenditures. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Amends the Small Business Act to increase the percentage amount that federal agencies with research or research and development budgets in excess of $100 million must spend during FY2008 and thereafter with small businesses participating in federal small business innovative research (SBIR) and small business technology transfer (STTR) programs. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Business, Carbon cycle, China, Climate change, East Asia, Education, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Environmental protection, Environmental technology, Foreign policy, Greenhouse gases Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Energy to make grants to encourage cooperation between the United States and China on joint research, development, or commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources. 8/1/2007--Introduced. United States-China Energy Cooperation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to make grants to encourage cooperation between the United States and China in joint ventures involving: (1) joint energy and climate change policy education programs; and (2) joint research, development, or commercialization of carbon capture and sequestration technology, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources. Requires joint ventures to be composed of both: (1) Chinese and United States private business entities; (2) Chinese academic persons (who reside and work in China) and U.S. academic persons; or (3) Chinese and U.S. federal, state, or local government entities. | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Computers, Curricula, Education, Emergency management, Employee training, Energy, Energy research, Entrepreneurs, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Environmental technology, Executive departments, Executive reorganization Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Science Education.
Bill TextTo ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, if $100 million is made available from the private sector for the establishing a Nanomanufacturing Investment Partnership, to establish such a Partnership to provide funding for precommercial nanomanufacturing research and development projects. Allows the Partnership to provide funding through direct investments in specified mechanisms designed to advance nanomanufacturing. Requires return on investment of amounts resulting from the commercialization of developed technologies to the Partnership. Requires establishment of an advisory board to assist the Secretary in carrying out the Partnership. Amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC) to allow a tax credit for the purchase of qualified nanotechnology developer stock. Authorizes establishment within the Technology [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Authorization, Automobile industry, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers Latest Action: 08/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the development of renewable fuels infrastructure, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part I. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Title I: Renewable Fuel Infrastructure - (Sec. 101) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) establish an infrastructure development grants program to assist motor fuel dealers to implement motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure for renewable fuel; (2) enter into contracts with entities to install and market renewable fuels; and (3) establish requirements for grant recipients to provide renewable fuel to the public. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014. Prohibits grants to a large, vertically integrated oil company.(Sec. 102) Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit franchise agreement [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Auditing, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile industry Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextMoving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. 7/30/2007--Introduced. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security.Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Computers, Consumer education, Consumers, Education, Energy, Entrepreneurs, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Fees, Finance Latest Action: 10/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Bill TextTo require the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve the disclosure of fees and expenses of open-end investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 7/30/2007--Introduced. Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act - Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to initiate rulemaking proceedings to revise the requirements of regulations applicable to open-end investment companies relating to the disclosure of 12b-1 fees to investors in such investment companies. | | Also tagged in: Advertising, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Communications, Consumer credit, Consumer education, Consumers, Corn, Credit cards, Diesel motor, Education Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the production and use of ethanol. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations.Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate supplementing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum.Amends [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Alternative energy sources, Automobile industry, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Budgets, Business, Communications, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer education, Consumers, Department of Transportation, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Executive departments Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Revises corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE standards) provisions for non-passenger and passenger automobiles to: (1) provide for increased average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles; (2) permit separate average fuel economy standards for non-passenger and passenger automobiles based on vehicle attributes related to fuel economy; (3) establish a a corporate average fuel economy credit transferring program within a manufacturer's fleet; (4) establish an account to fund domestic commercialization and production of advanced technology vehicles and vehicle components; and (5) extend for 10 years provisions providing manufacturing incentives for alternative fuel automobiles. Establishes a national tire fuel efficiency consumer [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advertising, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Communications, Consumer credit, Consumer education, Consumers, Corn, Credit cards, Diesel motor, Education Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the production and use of ethanol. 6/26/2007--Introduced. Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit a franchisor from restricting a franchisee from: (1) installing on the marketing premises a renewable fuel pump or tank; (2) converting an existing tank or pump for renewable fuel use; (3) advertising the sale of renewable fuel; (4) selling renewable fuel; (5) purchasing renewable fuel from sources other than the franchisor if the franchisor does not offer its own renewable fuel for sale by the franchisee; (6) listing renewable fuel availability or prices; or (7) allowing for payment of renewable fuel with a credit card. Allows such franchisee activities so long as they do not constitute willful adulteration, mislabeling, or misbranding of motor fuels or other trademark violations. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to establish a grants program for universities to demonstrate replacing corn as an ethanol feedstock with sweet sorghum. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Energy, Energy consumption, Energy development, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Energy transportation, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Research and development, Science policy, Technological innovations, Technology, Transportation Latest Action: 07/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a program for making prizes for advanced or transformational technologies for the production, consumption, and distribution of nonpetroleum-based alternative energy and energy efficiency. 6/26/2007--Introduced. Independence Prize Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish: (1) a program for awarding prizes to U.S. entities for research, development, and commercialization of advanced or transformational technologies for the production, consumption, and distribution of nonpetroleum-based alternative energy and energy efficiency; and (2) an advisory committee. | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Business, Chemical engineering, Chemical research, Chemistry, Chemists, Citizen participation, Communication in science, Communications, Conferences, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Cost control, Cost effectiveness, Curricula, Department of Commerce Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextTo provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program, and for other purposes. 9/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to establish a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program to promote and coordinate federal green chemistry research, development, education, and technology transfer activities. Defines green chemistry as chemistry and and chemical engineering to design chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances through safe and efficient manufacturing processes. Requires that Program activities be designed to: (1) provide sustained support for green chemistry research, development, education, and technology transfer; (2) examine how the federal government can create green chemistry processes and products; (3) facilitate the adoption of green [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, Automobile engines, Biochemistry, Biomass energy, Biotechnology, Budgets, Cellulose, Congressional reporting requirements, Diesel motor, Economic impact statements, Economic policy Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Engergy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 14, 2007).
Bill TextTo enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - (Sec. 2) Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a technology transfer center to disseminate information on research, development, and commercial application of technologies related to specified biofuels and biorefineries, including: (1) biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies to make fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks; (2) biotechnology processes that emphasize enzyme-based processing systems; (3) biogas technologies; and (4) other advances to enable biofuel development. (Sec. 3) Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary to implement a biofuels research, development, and demonstration program related to existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air conditioning, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Electric power transmission, Energy, Energy industries, Energy storage, Federal aid to research, Grants-in-aid, Job training, Lighting, Research and development, Research grants, Science policy Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 19, 2007).
Bill TextTo support the research, development, and commercial application of solar energy technologies, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Solar Energy Research and Advancement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research and development program to provide lower cost and more viable thermal energy storage technologies to enable the shifting of electric power loads on demand and extend the operating time of concentrating solar power electric generating plants. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2012. Instructs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on methods to: (1) integrate concentrating solar power into regional electricity transmission systems, identifying new transmission or transmission upgrades needed to bring electricity from high concentrating solar power resource areas to growing electric power load centers throughout the United States; and (2) reduce the [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Automobile engines, Biochemistry, Biomass energy, Biotechnology, Budgets, Cellulose, Congressional reporting requirements, Diesel motor, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Energy, Energy conservation Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo enhance research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of biofuels related technologies, and for other purposes. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish an information center on research, development, and commercial application of technologies related to biofuels and biorefineries, including: (1) biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies to make fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks; (2) biotechnology processes that emphasize enzyme-based processing systems; and (3) other advanced processes and technologies that will enable biofuel development. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to instruct the Secretary to implement a research, development, and demonstration program relating to: (1) existing transportation fuel distribution infrastructure and new alternative distribution infrastructure, focusing on the physical and chemical properties of biofuels and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural prices, Agricultural subsidies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, Building construction, Cellulose, Construction costs, Department of Agriculture, Energy, Energy crops Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Bill TextTo enhance the ongoing profitability and viability of America's farms, forests, and ranches by making conservation activities more cost-effective and efficient, by creating new revenue opportunities through biofuels, and for other purposes. 6/11/2007--Introduced. American Farm Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Farmland Stewardship Process whose purposes shall be to: (1) enable conservation programs to be responsive to local and site-specific conditions; (2) reduce administrative procedures and costs; and (3) coordinate multiple conservation programs and develop a delivery mechanism which can be applied to individual owners, operators, or producers. Sets forth program provisions. Directs the Secretary to: (1) enter into stewardship conservation agreements with owners, operators, and producers; and (2) make rural land stewardship implementation grants (from funds available for the farmland [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Transportation to make a grant for the establishment and operation of an ethanol anti-idling power unit research program. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make a grant to an eligible energy-related research organization to establish and operate an ethanol anti-idling power unit research program. Sets forth program goals, including to develop an ethanol-powered solid oxide fuel cell power system and to facilitate commercial uses of ethanol fuel cell power systems in vehicles. | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Cellulose, Coal, Congressional reporting requirements, Construction costs, Curricula, Education Latest Action: 05/31/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and clean energy, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Energy for America Act - Produced Water Utilization Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, and demonstration of technologies for environmentally sustainable utilization of produced water for agriculture, irrigation, municipal, industrial uses, or other environmentally sustainable purposes Requires the program to address: (1) produced water recovery, including research for desalination and demineralization; (2) reinjection of produced water into subsurface geological formations; and (3) safety and environmental impacts of such activities. Biomass Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2007 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include specified advanced biofuel technologies [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Clean coal technology, Consumer education, Consumers, Diesel motor, Electric appliances, Electric utilities, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy conservation in buildings Latest Action: 05/22/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio, and for other purposes. 5/22/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress and the Executive Branch should aggressively pursue development and rapid, commercial deployment of a diverse portfolio of new and existing energy technologies; (2) Congress should pursue development of policies to promote specified efficiency initiatives; (3) Congress should pursue policies that create a sustainable market for the commercial deployment of alternative and energy efficiency technologies; and (4) Congress, the Executive Branch, and state and local governments, as well as utilities and industry leaders, should be actively engaged in consumer education initiatives surrounding available approaches to energy diversity and efficiency. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Aflatoxins, Agribusiness, Agricultural assistance, Agricultural colleges, Agricultural conservation, Agricultural credit, Agricultural education, Agricultural estimating and reporting, Agricultural experiment stations, Agricultural extension work, Agricultural innovations, Agricultural labor, Agricultural prices, Agricultural research Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - On motion that the House instruct conferees Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 128 - 274 (Roll no. 304). (consideration: CR H3308-3309)
Bill TextTo provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes. 5/22/2007--Introduced. Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Extends and revises agricultural and related programs respecting: (1) commodities; (2) sugar; (3) dairy; (4) conservation; (5) exports and trade assistance; (6) food stamps and nutrition; (7) agricultural credit; (8) rural development; (9) rural electrification; (10) agricultural research; (11) forestry; (12) energy; (13) specialty crops; and (14) livestock. | | Also tagged in: Accreditation (Education), Administrative procedure, Broadband, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Business education, Capital, Civil liberties, Colleges, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Data banks, Disaster relief Latest Action: 06/22/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 218.
Bill TextTo reauthorize programs to assist small business concerns, and for other purposes. 6/20/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) SBA Entrepreneurial Development Programs Act of 2007 - Title I: Revisions to Small Business Development Centers - (Sec. 101) Amends the Small Business Act to make operational changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA)'s small business development centers (SBDCs) program, including: (1) requiring new SBDC award grantees that are universities to be accredited; (2) requiring award grantees to be equal partners in grant program and contract negotiations; (3) prohibiting SBA interference in hiring practices of SBDC grant recipients; (4) prohibiting the SBA from using program resources for administrative expenses of examining SBDC operations; (5) exempting [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Education, Energy, Energy development, Energy research, Environmental assessment, Environmental monitoring, Environmental protection, Federal aid to education, Federal aid to research, Geothermal resources, Higher education, Marine engineering, Marine resources, Ocean currents Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).
Bill TextTo establish research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs for marine renewable energy technologies. 6/21/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research and demonstration programs to expand marine renewable energy production, including: (1) study and comparison of existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; (2) investigation of utility grid and intermittency issues; (3) increased survivability of marine renewable energy extraction technologies, including development of corrosive-resistant materials; (4) a study of environmental impacts of such technologies and ways to address adverse impacts; and (5) establishment of protocols, in conjunction with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for how the ocean community may best interact with marine renewable energy [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, California, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Congressional reporting requirements, Education, Electric power production, Energy, Energy development, Energy research, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Hearing Held by Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 17, 2007).
Bill TextTo direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for geothermal energy, and for other purposes. 6/21/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Advanced Geothermal Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application programs to expand geothermal energy production from hydrothermal systems. Specifies programs to: (1) develop advanced geophysical, geochemical, and geologic tools to assist in locating hidden hydrothermal resources and increase the reliability of site characterization; and (2) demonstrate technologies and techniques of exploratory drilling for undiscovered resources in a variety of geologic settings. (Sec. 5) Directs the Secretary to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of subsurface components [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/11/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill TextA bill to establish a program to award innovation prizes to individuals and entities for researching and developing innovative technologies, and for other purposes. 5/11/2007--Introduced. Reward Innovation in America Act - Establishes a National Innovation Prizes Board in the Department of Commerce, which shall develop and administer a program of competitions to award innovation prizes to eligible individuals and entities to advance the research, development, and commercial application of innovative technologies. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to submit a plan for implementing such program. Requires that there be two categories of prizes: (1) 21st Century Innovation Prizes, which shall be awarded in multiple competitions in different research areas; and (2) Innovate America Grand Challenge Prizes, which shall be awarded in large, highly complex, and expensive competitions that are held every two to four years and address research objectives well beyond the current [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural conservation, Agricultural pollution, Agricultural subsidies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Animals, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Chemicals, Chesapeake Bay, Delaware, Diesel motor, District of Columbia Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill TextA bill to amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote the compatible goals of economically viable agricultural production and reducing nutrient loads in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers to make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management associated with livestock and poultry production, crop production, bioenergy production, and other agricultural practices on agricultural land within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Chesapeake's Healthy and Environmentally Sound Stewardship of Energy and Agriculture Act of 2007 or CHESSEA Act of 2007 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend funding for the the environmental quality incentives program. Gives program allocation priority to interstate watersheds. Provides a cost-share payment exception for limited resource and beginning farmers.Provides: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Budgets, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to research, Foreign policy, Fossil fuels, Foundations, International affairs, International cooperation, International finance, Israel Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo establish a joint energy cooperation program within the Department of Energy to fund eligible ventures between United States and Israeli businesses and academic persons in the national interest, and for other purposes. 5/9/2007--Introduced. United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - Instructs the Secretary of Energy, in implementing the Agreement between the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of Israel Concerning Energy Cooperation, to establish a grant program to support research, development, and commercialization of alternative renewable energy sources. Authorizes grants to promote the following: (1) solar energy; (2) biomass energy; (3) energy efficiency; (4) wind energy; and (5) fossil energy. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory board to: (1) monitor how such grants are awarded; and (2) provide periodic performance reviews of actions taken to carry out the grant program. | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Americans in foreign countries, Appropriations, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Business education, Department of Commerce, Depreciation and amortization, Diesel motor, Economic policy, Energy, Energy prices Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
Bill TextTo provide support for small business concerns, and for other purposes. 5/3/2007--Introduced. Small Business Investment and Promotion Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) provide to small business owners and operators of farming or commercial fishing businesses a temporary credit for excessive fuel costs paid or incurred in the operation of such business; (2) make permanent the credit for increasing research activities; and (3) treat as 15-year property for purposes of the depreciation deduction qualified restaurant property, qualified retail improvement property, and certain systems installed in nonresidential buildings. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2009 for: (1) the Advanced Technology Program; (2) the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE); (3) small business development centers; (4) the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program; and (5) the Women's Business Centers program. Expresses the sense of Congress calling for appropriate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Budgets, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection, Federal aid to transportation, Greenhouse gases, Hazardous substances, Motor vehicle pollution control, Research and development, Science policy, Solid wastes, Technology Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo reduce the Nation's dependence on foreign sources of oil and reduce carbon emissions by promoting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related advanced vehicle technologies. 4/30/2007--Introduced. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies needed for the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and (2) establish a competitive grant pilot demonstration program to provide up to 25 grants annually to state and local governments and metropolitan transportation authorities, or combinations of them, to implement demonstration projects for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Automobile industry, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Diesel motor, Education, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Elementary and secondary education, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes. 4/18/2007--Introduced. American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) offer to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess state-of-the-art battery technologies with potential application for electric drive transportation; (2) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology (i.e., vehicles that use electric motors for all or part of the motive power); and (3) establish and carry out an Advanced Battery Initiative to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of battery technologies in on-road or nonroad vehicles. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine the new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle credit to suspend, until 2012 and later model vehicles, requirements that vehicles, to qualify [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Alternative energy sources, Automobile industry, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Consumer discounts, Consumers, Corporation taxes, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of the Treasury, Department of Transportation, Diesel motor, Electric vehicles, Employee health benefits, Energy Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo provide incentives to the auto industry to accelerate efforts to develop more energy-efficient vehicles to lessen dependence on oil. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Health Care for Hybrids Act - Requires the Secretaries of Energy, Health and Human Services, Transportation, and the Treasury to establish a task force to create a program to reimburse certain domestic automobile manufacturers for a portion (up to 10%) of the annual health care coverage costs for their retired employees. Requires such manufacturers to invest at least 50% of their health care cost savings in petroleum fuel reduction technologies, including alternative or flexible fuel vehicles and hybrids, and in the retraining of workers and retooling of manufacturing plants. Terminates such program on December 31, 2017. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) define economic substance for purposes of evaluating tax shelter transactions; (2) impose penalties for understatements of tax liability resulting from [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Collection of accounts, Department of Energy, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to research, Foreign policy, Government information, Government paperwork, International affairs, International cooperation in science Latest Action: 03/30/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Bill TextTo authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli businesses and academic persons, to establish the International Energy Advisory Board, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the United States-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD), or the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation (BSF), and acting through existing programs at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, to establish a grant program for joint ventures, comprised of both Israeli and U.S. private business entities or of U.S. and Israeli academic persons, to implement projects to encourage cooperation between the United States and Israel on research, development, or commercialization of alternative energy, improved energy efficiency, or renewable energy sources. Establishes in the Department of Energy an International [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Automobile industry, Automobiles, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Diesel motor, Education, Electric batteries, Electric vehicles, Elementary and secondary education, Energy, Energy research, Environmental protection Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4187)
Bill TextA bill to promote the future of the American automobile industry, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. American Automobile Industry Promotion Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) offer to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess state-of-the-art battery technologies with potential application for electric drive transportation; (2) conduct a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for electric drive transportation technology (i.e., vehicles that use electric motors for all or part of the motive power); and (3) establish and carry out an Advanced Battery Initiative to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of battery technologies in on-road or nonroad vehicles.Amends the Internal Revenue Code to redefine the new advanced lean burn technology motor vehicle credit for high-efficiency diesel passenger automobiles and light trucks to eliminate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural conservation, Agricultural pollution, Agricultural subsidies, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Biomass energy, Budgets, Business, Cellulose, Chemicals, Chesapeake Bay, Delaware, Diesel motor Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
Bill TextTo amend conservation and biofuels programs of the Department of Agriculture to promote the compatible goals of economically viable agricultural production and reducing nutrient loads in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers to make beneficial, cost-effective changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management associated with livestock and poultry production, crop production, bioenergy production, and other agricultural practices on agricultural land within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Chesapeake's Healthy and Environmentally Sound Stewardship of Energy and Agriculture Act of 2007 or CHESSEA Act of 2007 - Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to extend funding for the the environmental quality incentives program. Gives program allocation priority to interstate watersheds. Provides a cost-share payment exception for limited resource and beginning farmers. Provides: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Building construction, Congressional reporting requirements, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy conservation in buildings, Energy efficiency, Federal office buildings, Government information, Government lending, Government paperwork, Public buildings, Revolving funds, Science policy, Technological innovations Latest Action: 05/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Bill TextTo provide for the demonstration and commercial application of innovative energy technologies derived from federally-sponsored research and development programs, by incorporating those technologies into Federal buildings and associated facilities, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Federal Stimulus of Commercial Application of Energy Technology Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the Innovative Energy Technologies Fund for Federal Buildings and to administer the Fund to enable federal agencies to demonstrate innovative energy technologies for retrofit or new construction of federal buildings and facilities. Allows federal agencies to apply to the Secretary for a loan for financing the demonstration of innovative energy technology projects and requires such agencies to repay the Fund from savings in energy other costs attributable to actions taken as a result of the project undertaken with the loan. Permits a federal agency, in addition [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural extension work, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Brazil, Budgets, Business, Canada, Carbon cycle, Caribbean area, China, Clean coal technology, Climate change Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4054)
Bill TextA bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment. 3/28/2007--Introduced. United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum which should seek to: (1) strengthen relationships between the United States and other countries of the Western Hemisphere through cooperation on energy issues; and (2) enhance cooperation between major energy producers and major energy consumers in the Western Hemisphere, particularly among the governments of Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Venezuela. Directs the U.S. government to seek to implement: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Architecture, Budgets, Building construction, Curricula, Education, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy conservation in buildings, Energy research, Engineering, Federal aid to education, Graduate education, High technology, Higher education, Humanities, Infrastructure Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill TextTo authorize higher education curriculum development and graduate training in advanced energy and green building technologies. 6/6/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Green Energy Education Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Energy to contribute energy research and development funds to the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program to support graduate education related to such energy projects. Authorizes the Secretary to contribute funds for advanced energy technology research and development for high performance buildings to the NSF for curriculum development to improve undergraduate or graduate interdisciplinary engineering and architecture education related to the design and construction of such buildings. | | Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Business, Department of Energy, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy research, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to research, Foreign policy, International affairs, International cooperation, International cooperation in science, Israel, Joint ventures Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 110-176.
Bill TextA bill to authorize funding for eligible joint ventures between United States and Israeli businesses and academic persons, to establish the International Energy Advisory Board, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) United States-Israel Energy Cooperation Act - (Sec. 3) Instructs the Secretary of Energy, in implementing the "Agreement between the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of Israel Concerning Energy Cooperation," to establish a grant program to support research, development, and commercialization of renewable energy or energy efficiency. Authorizes grants to promote: (1) solar energy; (2) biomass energy; (3) energy efficiency; (4) wind energy; (5) geothermal energy; (6) wave and tidal energy; and (7) advanced battery technology. Makes eligible for a grant projects that address improved energy efficiency [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Alternative energy sources, Budgets, Building materials, Business, Community development, Conservation of natural resources, Economic policy, Energy, Energy conservation, Energy conservation in buildings, Energy efficiency, Environmental health, Environmental protection, Environmental research, Executive departments Latest Action: 04/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Bill TextTo increase the use and research of sustainable building design technology, and for other purposes. 3/1/2007--Introduced. High Performance Buildings Act of 2007 - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990 to require that state and local housing strategies include a description of the jurisdiction's strategies to encourage sustainable development for affordable housing. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to nonprofit organizations to use for specified purposes to improve or carry out energy efficiency, resource conservation and reuse, and effective use of existing infrastructure in affordable housing and economic development activities in low-income communities. Establishes within the National Science Foundation a Sustainable Building Institute to undertake or support through providing grants, loans, or other assistance: (1) research regarding the relationships among indoor environmental quality,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agricultural wastes, Agriculture, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Automobile industry, Bicycles, Biomass energy, Bonds, Budgets, Business, Buy American, Capital investments, Cellulose Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Bill TextTo strengthen national security and promote energy independence by reducing the Nation's reliance on foreign oil, improving vehicle technology and efficiency, increasing the distribution of alternative fuels, bolstering rail infrastructure, and expanding access to public transit. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Program for Real Energy Security Act or the PROGRESS Act - Establishes the National Commission on Energy Security and Transition to New Fuels. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including to make recommendations to Congress and the President for: (1) preserving the national energy security in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster; and (2) reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil over a specified period. Establishes: (1) the New Manhattan Center for High Efficiency Vehicles; and (2) the Advisory Council on Federal Participation. Requires the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program of grants to federal and private sector researchers (including the Center) [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Bill TextTo amend title 49, United States Code, to restore the mission of the Federal Aviation Administration to promote civil aeronautics. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Promotion Responsibility for Our U.S. Aviation Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in carrying out safety regulation, to consider as being in the public interest: (1) regulating air commerce in a way that best promotes the development of safety and fulfills national defense requirements; and (2) promoting civil aeronautics. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Energy, Energy storage, Engines, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Federal office buildings, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Fuel cells, Government information, Government publicity, Governmental investigations, Hydrogen Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Bill TextTo provide incentives for the use of hydrogen fuel, and for other purposes. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax credit for expenditures for producing energy from certain hydrogen sources; and (2) extend through 2013 the energy tax credits for fuel cell and microturbine property. Prohibits the construction after 2008 of any public building in excess of 50,000 square feet, unless such building has a fuel cell as an independent backup source of electric power. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to establish: (1) an interagency task force and comprehensive study team to study and identify the necessary regulatory actions for transitioning to the commercialization of hydrogen and fuel cell devices and fueling stations, and for transitioning from a hydrocarbon to a hydrogen economy; and (2) a cooperative program to facilitate the commercial development of such hydrogen energy sources. | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Crime prevention, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense procurement, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Energy, Energy research, Federal aid to housing, Fighter aircraft, Fossil fuels Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1328-1331)
Bill TextA bill to provide for additional section 8 vouchers, to reauthorize the Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Program, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Affordable Housing Expansion and Public Safety Act - Instructs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary) to provide an additional 100,000 incremental vouchers for tenant-based rental housing assistance under the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program in FY2008. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to direct: (1) each participating jurisdiction to use Home Investments Partnership (HOME) grant funds to provide affordable housing to individuals or families whose income is 30% or lower than the area median income (extremely low-income); and (2) direct the Secretary to allocate HOME funds to such jurisdictions on a specified pro-rata basis. Amends the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 to: (1) extend to FY2012 the authorization of appropriations for the Public [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agricultural machinery, Agriculture, Air pollution, Airports, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile industry, Automobile tires, Automobiles, Awards, medals, prizes, Biomass energy Latest Action: 02/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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