HR 1158 · 114th Congress · Energy

Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2015-05-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2015 Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to rename the Under Secretary for Science as the Under Secretary for Science and Energy. Directs the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to annually report on DOE's ability to improve the technology transfer and commercialization of energy technologies. Requires the Secretary to report on DOE's capabilities to authorize, host, and oversee privately funded fusion and non-light water reactor prototypes and related demonstration facilities at DOE-owned sites. Directs the Secretary to carry out the Agreements for Commercializing Technology pilot program in accordance with this Act, including by giving the contractors of the DOE nonmilitary national laboratories increased authority to negotiate contract terms and making every such national laboratory eligible for the program. Extends the pilot program until October 31, 2017. Requires the Secretary to delegate to the directors of the national laboratories signature authority with respect to specified agreements of less than $1 million. Permits the directors of national laboratories to use funds authorized to support te…

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H.R. 1158, Department of Energy Laboratory Modernization and Technology Transfer Act of 2015

Apr 22, 2015

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on March 4, 2015

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Cosponsors (13)

7 Democrats6 Republicans