S.1215: Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 6, 2015
  • Latest Major Action May 19, 2015

Bill Summary

Methane Hydrate Research and Development Amendments Act of 2015 This bill amends the Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 2000 to revise and reauthorize the Department of Energy's (DOE) program of methane hydrate research and development. In carrying out the program, DOE may award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, institutions that: (1) drill a test well and perform a long-term hydrate production...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with S.1215.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 19, 2015
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
May 6, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 6, 2015

Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

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