Water Power Research and Development Act

House Bill 6084 - Water Power Research and Development Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 6084 Water Power Research and Development Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/10/2022, 11:33 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6084

Water Power Research and Development Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for water power technologies, hydropower, and marine energy technologies. Additionally, DOE must award grants to institutions of higher education for the continuation and expansion of research and development at the National Marine Energy Centers and the establishments of new centers.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6084

Bill HR 6084 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2020. Bill HR 6084 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 4, 2020. Bill HR 6084's most recent activity was Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6084

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6084

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Advanced technology and technological innovations

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Aquatic ecology

- Congressional oversight

- Ecology

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Energy research

- Energy storage, supplies, demand

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Higher education

- Infrastructure development

- International scientific cooperation

- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

- Materials

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- Research and development

- Student aid and college costs

- Transportation safety and security

- Water quality

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6084

Water Power Research and Development Act

To provide for a program of hydropower, pumped storage, and marine energy research, development, demonstration, and commercial application, and for other purposes.

Water Power Research and Development Act