A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to improve United States-Israel energy cooperation, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

10 September 2013

Last action

19 December 2013 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.

Summary

Amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, with respect to United States-Israel energy cooperation, to authorize the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to make grants to eligible applicants, including projects involving joint ventures of the U.S. and Israeli governments, to promote: (1) natural gas energy, including natural gas projects conducted by or in conjunction with the United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation; (2) improvement of energy efficiency and the overall performance of water technologies through research and development in water desalination, wastewater treatment and reclamation, and other water treatment refiners; and (3) conventional and unconventional oil and gas technologies. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements supporting and enhancing dialogue and planning involving international partnerships between DOE, including its National Laboratories, and the government of Israel and its ministries, offices, and institutions. Limits the federal share of costs under such agreements to 50%. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a joint United States-Israel Center based in an area of the United States with the experience, knowledge, and expertise in offshore energy development to further collaboration to develop more robust academic cooperation in energy innovation technology and engineering, water science, technology transfer, and analysis of geopolitical implications of new natural resource development and associated areas. Extends the grant program through FY2024.

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Timeline

10 September 2013
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6330)
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2013
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6329-6330)
Source: IntroReferral
10 September 2013
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
19 December 2013
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.
Source: Calendars
19 December 2013
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
19 December 2013
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with amendments. Without written report.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/1491
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