HR 612 · 109th Congress · Energy

Energy Basic and Applied Sciences Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.(2005-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Energy Basic and Applied Sciences Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application (R&D) in high energy physics and nuclear physics, biological and environmental research, basic energy sciences, advanced scientific and computing research, and fusion energy sciences. Sets a deadline for construction of a Rare Isotope Accelerator. Directs the Secretary to establish an R&D program in: (1) genetics, protein science, and computational biology; (2) catalysis science; and (3) advanced scientific computing research. Instructs the Secretary to plan to implement U.S. policy for a fusion energy sciences program. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Science and Technology Scholarship Program. Requires the Secretary to establish advisory committees to advise the Department's applied programs in: (1) energy efficiency; (2) renewable energy; (3) nuclear energy; and (4) fossil energy. Directs the Secretary to establish an R&D program in: (1) vehicles, buildings, and industrial processes; (2) renewable energy research; (3) civilian nuclear energy research; (4) fuel recycling technology; (5) fossil en…

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