National Center for Excellence in Research and Development Act of 1993
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Feb 1994): Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
What this bill does
This bill, introduced in 1993, proposes the creation of a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada Test Site within the Department of Energy. The center would focus on testing and demonstrating technologies related to alternative and renewable energy, demilitarization, nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, and environmental technologies. It would also authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1995 to maintain the operational readiness of the site's underground nuclear testing facilities and infrastructure, at levels consistent with 1992 staffing and funding.
The bill aims to ensure the Nevada Test Site remains ready for its historical role in nuclear testing while also adapting it for research and development of new technologies. It would affect the Department of Energy by establishing a new center and authorizing funds for its operations and the site's readiness. The bill also envisions potential involvement from private-sector industries and academia in technology development and testing at the site.
As of its introduction in 1993, this bill had not progressed beyond its initial referral to committees in the House of Representatives. For it to become law, it would need to be approved by the House committees, passed by the full House, then passed by the Senate in identical form, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
National Center for Excellence in Research and Development Act of 1993 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Energy for the underground nuclear testing facilities and infrastructure of the Nevada Test Site. Establishes within the Department of Energy a National Test and Demonstration Center for Excellence at the Nevada Test Site, Nevada, to implement testing and demonstration activities related to: (1) alternative and renewable energy sources; (2) demilitarization and disarmament; (3) nuclear stockpile stewardship; (4) non-proliferation of nuclear weapons; and (5) environmental technologies.
Timeline
9 Feb 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3711 do?
- This bill, introduced in 1993, proposes the creation of a National Test and Demonstration Center of Excellence at the Nevada Test Site within the Department of Energy. The center would focus on testing and demonstrating technologies related to alternative and renewable energy, demilitarization, nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, preventing the spread of nuclear weapons, and environmental technologies. It would also authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1995 to maintain the operational readiness of the site's underground nuclear testing facilities and infrastructure, at levels consistent with 1992 staffing and funding. The bill aims to ensure the Nevada Test Site remains ready for its historical role in nuclear testing while also adapting it for research and development of new technologies. It would affect the Department of Energy by establishing a new center and authorizing funds for its operations and the site's readiness. The bill also envisions potential involvement from private-sector industries and academia in technology development and testing at the site. As of its introduction in 1993, this bill had not progressed beyond its initial referral to committees in the House of Representatives. For it to become law, it would need to be approved by the House committees, passed by the full House, then passed by the Senate in identical form, and finally signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 3711 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3711. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3711?
- H.R. 3711 was sponsored by Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3711?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. (9 Feb 1994).
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