H.R. 1645 · 108th Congress
To establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and…
Full title
To establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support the energy and environmental mission of the Department of Energy.
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Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support the energy and environmental mission of the Department.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Apr 7, 2003
Establishes as the program goal developing technologies and methods, based on the biological functions of microbes and plants, that: (1) can facilitate the production of fuels; (2) convert carbon dioxide to organic carbon; and (3) detoxify soils and water at DOE facilities contaminated with heavy metals and radiological materials. Requires the Secretary to: (1) transmit to Congress a research plan describing how the program will accomplish that goal; (2) contract with the National Academy of Sciences to review the plan; and (3) transmit the review to Congress along with the Secretary's response to recommendations.
Prohibits the Secretary from conducting biomedical research in carrying out such program.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: To establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support the energy and environmental mission of the Department of Energy.
Latest action (Apr 28, 2003): Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Policy area: Energy · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 7, 2003
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No recorded floor vote found.