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Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990

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Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to identify and address areas of research critical to the realization of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable, consistent with market conditions. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria, including a description of the role of the private sector.

Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations of critical technologies to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan.

Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (composed of industry, academic, and governmental interests), to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies by transferring critical technologies to the private sector and by increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications through joint ventures and other arrangements. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program.

Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on programs under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994.

What just happenedNov 15, 1990

Became Public Law No: 101-566.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. Nov 15, 1990PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-566.

  2. Nov 15, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-566.

  3. Nov 15, 1990PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 15, 1990BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 9, 1990FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 9, 1990President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 9, 1990Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 23, 1990FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Oct 23, 1990FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Oct 23, 1990Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Oct 23, 1990FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Oct 23, 1990FloorH30321

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

  13. Oct 23, 1990FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  14. Oct 23, 1990FloorH30320

    Mr. Walker demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

  15. Oct 23, 1990FloorH30300

    Mr. Roe moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  16. Oct 17, 1990FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  17. Oct 17, 1990FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Oct 17, 1990Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Oct 16, 1990Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  20. Oct 16, 1990Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  21. Jul 23, 1990Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 708.

  22. Jul 23, 1990Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-385.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 23, 1990Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-385.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jun 20, 1990Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Mar 30, 1990Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-596.

    Energy Subcommittee
  26. Mar 17, 1989Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Energy Subcommittee
  27. Mar 16, 1989IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  28. Mar 16, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 16, 199035

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to identify and address areas of research critical to the realization of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable, consistent with market conditions. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria, including a description of the role of the private sector.

Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations of critical technologies to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan.

Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (composed of industry, academic, and governmental interests), to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies by transferring critical technologies to the private sector and by increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications through joint ventures and other arrangements. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program.

Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on programs under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 23, 199001

Spark M. Matsunaga Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year management plan for a research and development program designed to identify and address areas of research critical to the realization of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable, consistent with market conditions. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications.

Directs the Secretary to establish a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria, including a description of the role of the private sector.

Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations of critical technologies to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan.

Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (composed of industry, academic, and governmental interests), to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies by transferring critical technologies to the private sector and by increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications through joint ventures and other arrangements. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program.

Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel to advise the Secretary on programs under this Act.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1992 through 1994.

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 198900

Title I: Hydrogen Production and Use - Directs the Secretary of Energy to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year program management plan for a research and development program designed to permit the development of a domestic hydrogen fuel production capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Secretary to send the Congress annual plan descriptions including plan modifications.

Directs the Secretary to establish within the Department of Energy a program consistent with the plan. Lists research areas and priority criteria.

Directs the Secretary to conduct demonstrations to evaluate technical and nontechnical parameters to determine commercial applicability of hydrogen technology and to prepare a comprehensive large-scale hydrogen demonstration plan.

Directs the Secretary, with the advice and help of industry, academic, and governmental interests, to implement a program in the interest of accelerating broader application of hydrogen technologies and of increasing the participation of private sector interests in near commercial applications. Lists the Secretary's duties in connection with the program.

Establishes a Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel as part of the Energy Research Advisory Board. Requires the Panel to submit an annual report.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Research and Development - Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to prepare and submit to specified congressional committees a comprehensive five-year program management plan for a research and development program for the development of a domestic hydrogen-fueled aircraft capability within the shortest time practicable. Requires the Administrator to transmit to Congress an annual plan description, including any necessary plan modifications.

Requires the Administrator to establish such a program within NASA and to prepare and transmit to the Congress a comprehensive flight demonstration plan whose implementation will confirm the technical feasibility, economic viability, and safety of liquid hydrogen as a fuel for commercial transport aircraft. Prescribes required subjects of the research and development program.

Establishes a Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Advisory Committee to advise the Administrator. Requires the Committee to report annually to the Administrator.

Authorizes appropriations.