S.1283: A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal certain programs, to establish a coal technology program, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 11, 2015
  • Latest Major Action May 19, 2015

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Bill Summary

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to repeal: (1) the coal and related technologies program; (2) the carbon capture research, development and demonstration program; and (3) the Clean Coal Power Initiative. In lieu of those programs the Department of Energy (DOE) shall establish a coal technology program encompassing: (1) research and development, (2) large-scale pilot projects, and (3) demonstration projects. DOE must develop...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 19, 2015
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
May 11, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 11, 2015

Introduced in the Senate by Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.)

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