S. 1821: Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019
CBO Score
$320 million
Documentation
Date of Report
Mon October 21st, 2019
CBO Report Details
Legislation Details
116th Congress
A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to provide for research on, and the development and deployment of, marine energy, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Ron Wyden — D — OR
Reauthorizes a Department of Energy (DOE) program aimed at accelerating the introduction of marine energy into the U.S. energy supply and fostering the research, development, and testing of marine energy technologies. Sources of marine energy include energy from waves, tides, currents, free-flowing hydrokinetic water, and differentials in ocean temperature. The bill also would expand a DOE-sponsored grant program that provides funding to institutions of higher education for performing research, development, and testing activities at National Marine Energy Centers.
JOIN US!
Sign up below to receive updates when your Members of Congress vote for new spending increases or cuts.
Lost your Password?
Don't be sad- we've got your back. Just enter your email below and instructions on resetting your password will be sent to you.
×