United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4908 (103rd)
Hydrogen, Fusion, and High Energy and Nuclear Physics Research Act of 1994
Introduced
5 August 1994
Last action
23 August 1994 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Sponsors
Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Subjects
Energy, Education
Source updated
7 February 2024
Summary
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Hydrogen Energy Research Program Title II: Fusion Energy Research Program Title III: High Energy and Nuclear Physics Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions Hydrogen, Fusion, and High Energy and Nuclear Physics Research Act of 1994 - Title I: Hydrogen Energy Research Program - Hydrogen Future Act of 1994 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to support specified hydrogen research, development, and demonstration programs in the areas of: (1) production; (2) storage; (3) use; (4) transportation; (5) innovative technologies; and (6) technology transfer. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Fusion Energy Research Program - Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out a fusion energy research program; (2) contract with the National Academy of Sciences for studies of fusion technologies and other energy sources; and (3) study the advantages and disadvantages of siting the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor within or outside the United States. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the fusion energy research program; (2) the alternative fusion research program; and (3) the Tokamak physics experiment. Title III: High Energy and Nuclear Physics - Department of Energy High Energy and Nuclear Physics Authorization Act of 1994 - Authorizes appropriations for Department of Energy programs of: (1) high energy physics; and (2) nuclear physics. Limits related major construction projects. Directs the Secretary to enter into negotiations with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) concerning U.S. participation in the Large Hadron Collider project. Title IV: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to combine the Nuclear Engineering Research and Education program, the University Research Reactor program, and the University Reactor Fuel Assistance program into a new University Radiation Science and Technology program as a separate part of the University and Science Education program. Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
5 August 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 August 1994
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 365.
Source: Calendars
5 August 1994
Reported
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-674, by Mr. Brown (CA).
Source: Committee
5 August 1994
Reported
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology reported an original measure, H. Rept. 103-674, by Mr. Brown (CA).
Source: Committee
5 August 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Source: IntroReferral
5 August 1994
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1658)
Source: IntroReferral
10 August 1994
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 515 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4908 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Passed
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Passed
Rule H. Res. 515 passed House.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4908.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4908 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable John Olver to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 515 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
19 August 1994
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 515. (consideration: CR H8707-8726)
Source: Floor
23 August 1994
Introduced
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Source: Calendars
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 23 August 1994 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 19 August 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 5 August 1994 · Download file
- Reported in House · 5 August 1994 · Download file
Documents
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 23 August 1994
Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
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Passed House amended
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Sponsors
- Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
- · hssy00 · Standing
Related records
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4908) to authorize the hydrogen and fusion research, development, and demonstration programs, and the high energy physics and nuclear physics programs, of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
- related to → Fusion Energy Research Authorization Act of 1994
- amends ← An amendment to require that the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel shall report to Congress on the extent of financial participation of foreign entities in hydrogen research.
- amends ← An amendment to require that DOE shall not provide funding for research and development projects or pre-commercial demonstration activities unless such projects have been subjected to an objective merit review process. Absent a merit review process, DOE must then notify Congress and wait 180 days after such notification before funds are obligated to a project.
- amends ← An amendment to authorize the Energy Department to participate in the design for an international fusion material irradiation test facility. DOE would report back to Congress on the estimated cost for design, engineering and construction of the facility, the expected participation of international partners, and dates planned for the construction of the project.
- amends ← An amendment to specify that funds in the measure for the Tokamak Physics Experiment should not exceed $700 million between FY 1992 and FY 2000. It also specifies that those funds come from the Fusion Energy Program.
- amends ← An amendment to prohibit any of the funds authorized by the bill to be used for any activity that in any way tends to promote public support for, or opposition to, any legislative proposal on which congressional action is not complete.
- amends ← An amendment to require the Secretary to report to Congress on the status of foreign participation in, and contributions to, projects for which funding is authorized under the bill. The first report would be due within one year after the date of enactment of the legislation and annually thereafter.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/4908
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