Department of Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1999

Summary

Department of Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1999 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for FY 2000 and 2001 for energy research, development, and demonstration related to: (1) energy supply; (2) science; (3) fossil energy; and (4) energy conservation. (Sec. 4) Requires notice to specified congressional committees before any major reorganization of any Department of Energy (DOE) civilian energy or scientific research, development, or demonstration or related commercial application of energy technology program. (Sec. 5) Permits DOE to provide funding, with respect to programs and activities described by this Act, only for technologies and processes that are substantially new and not for incremental improvements to those that exist in the marketplace. (Sec. 6) Sets forth specified requirements for projects that exceed certain cost limits, including construction projects and those relating to conceptual or construction design. (Sec. 9) Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for: (1) the High Performance Computing and Communications Program; (2) the Scientific Simulation Initiative; (3) the Spallation Neutron Source at Oak Ridge National Laboratory; (4) U.S. participation in International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor Engineering Design Activities; (5) the salaries of specified directors in DOE unless such individuals hold postgraduate degrees in science or engineering; and (5) grants or contracts awarded by DOE to a trade association on a noncompetitive basis. (Sec. 10) Prohibits the use of funds authorized for programs under this Act to award management and operating contracts for federally owned or operated DOE civilian energy laboratories on a noncompetitive basis or to award or modify a DOE contract in a manner that deviates from the Federal Acquisition Regulation unless the Secretary grants a waiver to allow for such deviations. (Sec. 12) Prohibits the use of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act by: (1) DOE to prepare or initiate Requests for Proposals for programs under this Act not specifically authorized by Congress; and (2) programs under this Act to produce or provide articles or services for purposes of selling them to a person outside the Federal Government unless the Secretary determines that such articles or services are not available from a U.S. commercial source. (Sec. 14) Excludes from consideration for grant agreements for programs described by this Act made by DOE after FY 1999 any person who received funds appropriated for a fiscal year after FY 1999 under a grant agreement from any Federal funding source for a program that was not subjected to a competitive, merit-based award process. Makes such exclusions effective for a period of five years after the person receives such Federal funds.

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Timeline

1. 3 May 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Science.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 May 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 May 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 May 1999

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 1.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 May 1999

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 July 1999

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.

   Source: Calendars

7. 20 July 1999

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 106-243.

   Source: Committee

8. 20 July 1999

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 106-243.

   Source: Committee

9. 14 September 1999

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 289 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

   Source: Floor

10. 15 September 1999

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 15 September 1999

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

12. 15 September 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

13. 15 September 1999

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

14. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

15. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1655.

    Source: Floor

16. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1655 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

17. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John E. Sununu to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

18. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 289 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

19. 15 September 1999

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 289. (consideration: CR H8324-8338)

    Source: Floor

20. 15 September 1999

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 289 passed House.

    Source: Floor

21. 16 September 1999

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 16 September 1999 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 15 September 1999 · Download file
• Reported in House · 20 July 1999 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 3 May 1999 · Download file

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 16 September 1999

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

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• Passed House amended

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• Reported in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1655) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2000 and 2001 for the civilian energy and scientific research, development, and demonstration and related commercial application of energy technology programs, projects, and activities of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
• amends ← An amendment no. 3 printed in the Congressional Record to clarify GAO report requirements and include the Lawrence Livermore, Sandia, and Los Alomos national laboratories and the Y-12 Plant to the list of laboratories which prohibit citizens of certain foreign nations from entering classified areas.
• amends ← An amendment to specify that the Secretary shall not select a route for the transportation of Mixed Oxide Fuel from Los Alamos, New Mexico to Chalk River, Canada without issuing a rule based on the record after an opportunity for agency hearing.
• amends ← An amendment to increase funding for energy technology and conservation research and development programs.
• amends ← An amendment to specify compliance with the "Buy American Act," express the sense of Congress concerning the purchase of American-made equipment and products; and prohibit contracts to those who affix a "Made in America" inscription to any product that is not made in the United States.
• amends ← An amendment no. 2 printed in the Congressional Record. to authorize $2 million to establish a nuclear waste transmutation research and development program.
• amends ← An amendment no. 1 printed in the Congressional Record to designate $2 million for biometric technology security.
• amends ← An amendment to express the sense of the Congress that the Department of Energy should increase its efforts to recruit and employ qualified minorities for carrying out the research and development fucntions of the Department.