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Proposal:Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to carry out a grant program for establishing consortia to enhance U.S. economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic research and commercial application of clean technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. Clean technology means technologies, production processes, or methodologies that

  • produce energy from renewable energy sources;
  • transmit, distribute, or store energy more efficiently;
  • enhance energy efficiency for buildings and industry;
  • enable the development of a Smart Grid;
  • produce an advanced or sustainable material with energy or energy efficiency applications;
  • improve energy efficiency for transportation; or
  • enhance water security through improved water management, conservation, distribution, or end use applications.

Bill Title

Consortia-Led Energy and Advanced Manufacturing Networks Act of 2021

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2021-04-28: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2021-04-28: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.