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Microlab Technology Commercialization Act of 2015

Authorizes the Secretary of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the directors of national laboratories, to establish a program meeting specified criteria under which DOE sets up microlabs located in close proximity to national laboratories and accessible to the public in order to: (1) enhance collaboration with regional research groups, such as institutions of higher education and industry groups; (2) accelerate technology transfer from national laboratories to the marketplace; and (3) promote regional workforce development through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instruction and training.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2015-06-09CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-344.Senate
2015-03-18IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2015-03-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress
2015-03-18IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Energy
Related Subjects
  • Energy research
  • Research administration and funding
  • Science and engineering education
  • Technology transfer and commercialization
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