HR 2773 · 110th Congress · Energy

Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act

Introduced 2007-06-19· Sponsored by Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]· 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: Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Engergy and Environment Prior to Introduction and Referral (June 14, 2007).(2008-05-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) to establish an technology transfer center to make information available 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 advances to 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 prevention of or mitigation against certain adverse impacts; (2) bioresearch centers located in Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts, with a focus on biofuels; and (3) increased energy efficiency and reduced energy consumption in biorefinery facilities. Directs the Secretary to make grants for research, development, demonstration, and commercial app…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act

Jul 5, 2007

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science and Technology on June 27, 2007</p>

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H.R. 2773, Biofuels Research and Development Enhancement Act

Jul 5, 2007

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science and Technology on June 27, 2007

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office