Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2016

Summary

Energy and Water Research Integration Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate water considerations into its energy research, development, and demonstration programs and projects by: (1) advancing energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices that meet the objectives of minimizing freshwater withdrawal and consumption, increasing water use efficiency, and utilizing nontraditional water sources with efforts to improve the quality of the water from those sources; (2) considering the effects climate variability may have on water supplies and quality for energy generation and fuel production; and (3) improving the understanding of the energy required to provide reliable water supplies and the water required to provide reliable energy supplies. DOE shall develop and update every five years a strategic plan to carry out the integration. DOE shall establish an Energy-Water Subcommittee of the Energy Advisory Board to promote and enable improved energy and water resource data collection, reporting, and technological innovation. This bill shall not be construed to require state, tribal, or local governments to take any action that may result in an increased financial burden by restricting their water use.

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Timeline

1. 9 September 2016

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 September 2016

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 September 2016

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House · 9 September 2016 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 September 2016

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• EDDIE JOHNSON · D · Sponsor
• Matt Cartwright · D · Sponsor
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