H.R. 655 (104th): Hydrogen Future Act of 1996

Introduced:
Jan 24, 1995 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Walker [R-PA16]
Status:
Died (Passed House)
See Instead:

H.R. 4138 (same title)
Signed by the President — Oct 09, 1996

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on May 2, 1995 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Jan 24, 1995
Referred to Committee Jan 24, 1995
Reported by Committee Feb 10, 1995
Passed House May 02, 1995
Reported by Committee Sep 24, 1996
Votes

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 655
May 02, 1995 3:52 p.m.
Failed 201/214

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 655
May 02, 1995 4:44 p.m.
Failed 155/257

Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (7R) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

To authorize the hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 13, 1996.
19 pages

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9/13/1996--Reported to Senate amended. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I - Hydrogen Title II: Fuel Cells Title III: DOE Scientific and Technical Program Quality Hydrogen Future Act of 1996
Title I - Hydrogen
Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to replace its mandate for a comprehensive five-year program management plan for hydrogen research with a mandate that the Secretary of Energy conduct a research and development program relating to hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and use, with the goal of enabling the private sector to demonstrate the technical feasibility of using hydrogen for industrial, residential, transportation, and utility applications.
Requires a detailed progress report to the Congress, including recommendations of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel.
Section 103 -
Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to repeal the mandate for a renewable hydrogen energy program, effective October 1, 1998.
Section 104 -
Amends the Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary to require a commitment from non-Federal sources of at least 50 percent of demonstration costs.
Section 105 -
Directs the Secretary to foster the exchange of generic, nonproprietary information and technology, developed pursuant to the Act, among industry, academia, and the Federal Government to help the United States economy attain the economic benefits of the relevant information and technology.
Section 106 -
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1996 through 2001.
Title II - Fuel Cells
Instructs the Secretary to solicit proposals for projects to prove the feasibility of integrating fuel cells with: (1) photovoltaic systems for hydrogen production; or (2) systems for hydrogen production from solid waste via gasification or steam reforming. Mandates proposal evaluation on a competitive basis using peer review. Prescribes proposal review guidelines.
Section 202 -
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1997 and 1998, to remain available until September 30, 1999.
Title III - DOE Scientific and Technical Program Quality
Authorizes the Secretary to appoint scientific, technical, and professional personnel on leave of absence from academic, industrial, or research institutions to work for DOE for a limited term, or on a temporary basis. Sets forth compensation guidelines.

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