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A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1491

Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, with respect to United States-Israel energy cooperation, to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to make grants to eligible applicants, including projects involving joint ventures of the U.S. and Israeli governments, to promote: (1) natural gas energy, including natural gas projects conducted by or in conjunction with the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; (2) improvement of energy efficiency and the overall performance of water technologies through research and development in water desalination, wastewater treatment and reclamation, and other water treatment refiners; and (3) conventional and unconventional oil and gas technologies.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between DOE, including its National Laboratories, and the government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. Limits the federal share of costs under such agreements to 50%.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish a joint United States-Israel Center based in an area of the United States with the experience, knowledge, and expertise in offshore energy development to further collaboration to develop more robust academic cooperation in energy innovation technology and engineering, water science, technology transfer, and analysis of geopolitical implications of new natural resource development and associated areas.

Extends the grant program through FY2024.

Current Status of Bill S 1491

Bill S 1491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2013. Bill S 1491 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on September 10, 2013.  Bill S 1491's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278. as of December 19, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1491

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1491

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Computer security and identity theft
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Energy research
- International organizations and cooperation
- Israel
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Middle East
- Motor fuels
- Oil and gas
- Public-private cooperation
- Research administration and funding
- Research and development
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Water quality
- Water use and supply

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1491

A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.

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