US SB1698 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 13 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-11-13 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program of clean technology consortia by leveraging the expertise and resources of private research communities, higher education institutions, industry, venture capital, National Laboratories, and other participants in technology innovation. Describes such technology as a technology, production process, or methodology that, among other things, produces energy from renewable sources, produces an advanced or sustainable material with energy or energy efficiency applications, improves energy efficiency or water conservation and management, or addresses challenges in advanced manufacturing and supply chain integration. Sets forth eligibility criteria for support under this Act, including regarding technology expertise, membership agreement policies, funding sources, and operation as a nonprofit organization or a public-private partnership under the leadership of a nonprofit organization. Requires a consortium, in order to receive a grant, to establish an external advisory committee to review plans, programs, and projects and ensure that projects comply with the consortium's conflict of interest policy. Provides the terms of grants, which shall not exceed five years initially. Limits grant amounts to $30 million per fiscal year or the collective contributions of non-federal entities. Requires grants to be used for support of translational research, technology development, manufacturing innovation, and commercialization activities relating to clean technology. Sets forth audit and reporting requirements.
Title
Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act
Sponsors
Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-11-13 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
2013-11-13 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8006) |
Same As/Similar To
HB5548 (Related) 2014-12-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Advisory bodies
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental technology
Higher education
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Lighting and heating
Manufacturing
Materials
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization
Water use and supply
Advisory bodies
Alternative and renewable resources
Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Environmental technology
Higher education
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Lighting and heating
Manufacturing
Materials
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Technology transfer and commercialization
Water use and supply
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1698/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/s1698/BILLS-113s1698is.pdf |