H.R. 3609 — Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

Summary

Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Energy to

carry out a competitive grant program to research, develop, and evaluate wind energy technologies and systems;
conduct a wind energy technology validation and market transformation program;
reduce regulatory and market barriers to the widespread adoption of wind power, including grid transmission and integration challenges; and
support the development of wildlife impact mitigation technologies to reduce the potential impacts of wind energy facilities on wildlife.

2019-07-02
Introduced in House
2019-07-02
Introduced in House
2019-07-02
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
2019-07-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
2019-07-10
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-07-10
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 5 .
2019-07-24
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-07-24
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 13.
2020-09-08
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-497.
2020-09-08
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-497.
2020-09-08
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 398.