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Department of Energy Science for the Future Act

USA117th CongressHR-3593| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2021
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (39)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act This bill supports specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The bill establishes various programs, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a program of research and development for the application of advanced computing practices to foundational and emerging research problems in chemistry and materials science; a web-based platform to develop and provide access to a database of computed information on known and predicted materials properties and computational tools to accelerate breakthroughs in materials discovery and design; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; research and development activities in biomolecular characterization and imaging science; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; an initiative focused on the development of engineered ecosystems; a program to implement a strategy for achieving computing systems with capabilities beyond exascale computing systems; a program of fundamental research and development of energy efficient computing and data center technologies relevant to advanced computing applications; a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program; a collaborative research and development program of fusion energy technologies; a research program in elementary particle physics and advanced technology research and development to improve the understanding of the fundamental properties of the universe, including constituents of matter and energy and the nature of space and time; research activities on the nature of the primary contents of the universe, including the nature of dark energy and dark matter; a research program to discover and understand various forms of nuclear matter; a program across the DOE for the production of isotopes, including the development of techniques to produce isotopes, that the DOE determines are needed for research, medical, industrial, or related purposes; a midscale instrumentation program to enable the development and acquisition of novel, state-of-the-art instruments ranging in cost from $1 million to $20 million each that would significantly accelerate scientific breakthroughs at user facilities; and a high intensity laser research initiative. The DOE Office of Science shall continue to leverage U.S. participation in the Large Hadron Collider and prioritize expanding international partnerships and investments in the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. DOE shall support construction of a Facility for Rare Isotope Beams to advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos. DOE shall expand opportunities to increase the number, diversity, equity, and inclusion of highly skilled science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals working in DOE mission-relevant disciplines and broaden the recruitment pool to increase diversity, including expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges, Tribal Colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, emerging research institutions, and scientific societies. DOE shall establish within the DOE Office of Science, a cross-cutting research initiative to leverage the federal government's innovative analytical resources and tools, user facilities, and advanced computational and networking capabilities in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19. DOE may not carry out gain-of-function research of concern.

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Timeline
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 28, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Jun 28, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-72.
Jun 28, 2021
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3206-3220)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)
Jun 28, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 68 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3206-3218)
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Jun 28, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3699
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 28, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.


  • June 28, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-72.


  • June 28, 2021
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3206-3220)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)


  • June 28, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 68 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3206-3218)
    View Vote


  • June 28, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3699
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Science, Technology, Communications

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Department of Energy Science for the Future Act

USA117th CongressHR-3593| House 
| Updated: 7/12/2021
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act This bill supports specified research and development activities of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science. The bill establishes various programs, including a basic energy sciences research and development program; a program of research and development for the application of advanced computing practices to foundational and emerging research problems in chemistry and materials science; a web-based platform to develop and provide access to a database of computed information on known and predicted materials properties and computational tools to accelerate breakthroughs in materials discovery and design; a biological systems science and climate and environmental science research and development program; research and development activities in biomolecular characterization and imaging science; earth and environmental systems science research; a coastal zone research initiative; an initiative focused on the development of engineered ecosystems; a program to implement a strategy for achieving computing systems with capabilities beyond exascale computing systems; a program of fundamental research and development of energy efficient computing and data center technologies relevant to advanced computing applications; a Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program or QUEST program; a collaborative research and development program of fusion energy technologies; a research program in elementary particle physics and advanced technology research and development to improve the understanding of the fundamental properties of the universe, including constituents of matter and energy and the nature of space and time; research activities on the nature of the primary contents of the universe, including the nature of dark energy and dark matter; a research program to discover and understand various forms of nuclear matter; a program across the DOE for the production of isotopes, including the development of techniques to produce isotopes, that the DOE determines are needed for research, medical, industrial, or related purposes; a midscale instrumentation program to enable the development and acquisition of novel, state-of-the-art instruments ranging in cost from $1 million to $20 million each that would significantly accelerate scientific breakthroughs at user facilities; and a high intensity laser research initiative. The DOE Office of Science shall continue to leverage U.S. participation in the Large Hadron Collider and prioritize expanding international partnerships and investments in the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility and Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. DOE shall support construction of a Facility for Rare Isotope Beams to advance the understanding of rare nuclear isotopes and the evolution of the cosmos. DOE shall expand opportunities to increase the number, diversity, equity, and inclusion of highly skilled science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals working in DOE mission-relevant disciplines and broaden the recruitment pool to increase diversity, including expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges, Tribal Colleges, Minority Serving Institutions, emerging research institutions, and scientific societies. DOE shall establish within the DOE Office of Science, a cross-cutting research initiative to leverage the federal government's innovative analytical resources and tools, user facilities, and advanced computational and networking capabilities in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emerging infectious diseases, including COVID-19. DOE may not carry out gain-of-function research of concern.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jun 15, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 28, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
Jun 28, 2021
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-72.
Jun 28, 2021
Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3206-3220)
Jun 28, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.
Jun 28, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jun 28, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)
Jun 28, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 68 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3206-3218)
View Vote
Jun 28, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3699
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
  • May 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • June 15, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 15, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 28, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 50.


  • June 28, 2021
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 117-72.


  • June 28, 2021
    Ms. Johnson (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3206-3220)


  • June 28, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3593.


  • June 28, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • June 28, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3223-3224)


  • June 28, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 68 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3206-3218)
    View Vote


  • June 28, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 12, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3699
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (39)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Bill Foster (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Brian Babin (Republican)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4822: Department of Energy Coastal Research Initiative Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesAsiaAstronomyAtmospheric science and weatherBiological and life sciencesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChemistryChinaClimate change and greenhouse gasesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyEarth sciencesElectric power generation and transmissionElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnergy storage, supplies, demandEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchExecutive agency funding and structureForeign and international corporationsGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMaterialsMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMinority educationMinority employmentNuclear powerRadiationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentScience and engineering educationSolid waste and recyclingSpace flight and explorationTeaching, teachers, curriculaWater use and supply