HR-4727 : Still Just a Bill

This bill directs the Department of Energy to submit a report to Congress, within six months, identifying engineering designs for fusion energy systems that are capable of producing net energy within 15 years after the onset of system construction. The report must also identify any budget requirements necessary to accelerate the development of such systems.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-09-30CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
2016-03-10IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.House floor actions
2016-03-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]
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Policy Area :

Energy
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Energy research
  • Nuclear power
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development

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