H.R. 3609
IntroducedWind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
Introduced 7/2/2019•116th Congress•House
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.
9/8/2020 • House
Summary
Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
This bill requires the Department of Energy to
- carry out a competitive grant program to research, develop, and evaluate wind energy technologies and systems;
- conduct a wind energy technology validation and market transformation program;
- reduce regulatory and market barriers to the widespread adoption of wind power, including grid transmission and integration challenges; and
- support the development of wildlife impact mitigation technologies to reduce the potential impacts of wind energy facilities on wildlife.
Reported to House • 9/8/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesAtmospheric science and weatherBirdsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGovernment information and archivesManufacturingMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMaterialsResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSolid waste and recyclingTechnology assessmentWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
July 2, 2019
Committee Review
July 10, 2019
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 5 .
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Text Versions (2)
Reported in House9/8/2020
Introduced in House7/2/2019