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S. 1294 (100th)

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1988

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 May 1987

Last action

22 September 1988 · Committee

Status

Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R. 4226.

Sponsors

Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

24 March 2026

Energy

Summary

Renewable Energy/Fuel Cell Systems Integration Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to implement a research program regarding: (1) fuel cell use of methane gas generated from biomass forms; (2) technologies using renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar energy) to produce hydrogen for fuel cell use; and (3) fuel cell technology for electric power production as backup spinning reserve components to renewable power systems in rural and isolated areas. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, private research laboratories. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the fuel cell research program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988.

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Timeline

  1. 28 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

  2. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 September 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Research and Development. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 November 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Energy Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 August 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 873.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 5 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-457.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 100-457.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 August 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 August 1988

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 23 August 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Energy Research and Development.

    Source: Committee

  14. 22 September 1988

    Committee

    Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R. 4226.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 9 August 1988

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 5 August 1988

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 28 May 1987

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