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H.R. 4586 (115th)

Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of 2017

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Introduced

7 December 2017

Last action

22 May 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]

Subjects

Environment, Energy, Climate

Source updated

11 August 2025

Environment · Energy · Climate

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Summary

Geoengineering Research Evaluation Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Energy to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study and develop: (1) a Phase I report recommending a research agenda for advancing understanding of albedo modification strategies that involve atmospheric interventions, such as cloud modification; and (2) a Phase II report that provides specific guidance on governance mechanisms for the proposed research agenda developed in Phase I. Generally, albedo modifications are geoengineering strategies that are designed to manipulate the climate and reduce the amount of radiation that is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere by reflecting light. After the completion of the Phase II report, the Office of Science and Technology Policy must report to Congress on an implementation plan for geoengineering research and research governance.

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Timeline

  1. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1673)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 May 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Source: Committee

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