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H.R. 5428 (96th)

Biomass Research and Development Authorization Act of 1979

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Introduced

27 September 1979

Last action

27 September 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.

Sponsors

Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Ambro, Jerome A. [D-NY-3], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Mitchell, Donald J. [R-NY-31], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Ertel, Allen E. [D-PA-17], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]

Subjects

Energy

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Biomass Research and Development Authorization Act of 1979 - Title I: Department of Energy Functions - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) the development of intermediate- and small-scale gasification and direct combustion systems based on bioconversion applications using agricultural and forest residues; (2) research and development in gasohol technology using biomass materials; (3) solar application system development providing for the development and implementation of onfarm energy production systems; (4) biomass conversion technology research related to fast throughput pyrolysis systems; (6) basic research in biomass conversion; (7) biomass technology support related to feedstock cultivation; (7) biomass technology support related to feedstock cultivation and harvesting systems, with emphasis on the integration of agriculture and energy programs and policies. Title II: Department of Agriculture Functions - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) market development and training related to commercialization of near-term bioenergy applications; and (2) the development and implementation of a forest waste and residue supply infrastructure, including the establishment of energy markets for residues resulting from conventional forest harvests and stand treatment operations and the development and demonstration of low-cost harvesting equipment capable of removing biomass from a variety of forest regions.

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Timeline

  1. 27 September 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 September 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 September 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

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