S. 365 (110th): H-Prize Act of 2007

Introduced:
Jan 23, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Lindsey Graham [R-SC]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 632 (same title)
Passed House — Jun 06, 2007

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 23, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 23, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 23, 2007
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (1R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.

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Last updated Jan 23, 2007.
12 pages

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1/23/2007--Introduced.
H-Prize Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to award competitive cash prizes to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies.
Designates prize-eligible categories, including:
(1) advancements in certain hydrogen components or systems;
(2) prototypes of hydrogen-powered vehicles or other hydrogen-based products that meet or exceed certain performance criteria; and
(3) transformational changes in technologies for hydrogen distribution or production that meet or exceed far-reaching criteria, including minimal carbon emissions, and which may include cost criteria designed to facilitate the eventual market success of a winning technology.

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