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H.R.2986: BEST Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
102 (80 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Aug. 7, 2020
- Introduced in House - May 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Better Energy Storage Technology Act or the BEST Act This bill addresses grid-scale energy storage systems. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a research and development program for energy storage systems, components, and materials across multiple program offices of DOE, including analyzing the need for various types of energy storage to improve electric grid resilience and reliability; develop a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 7, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 379.
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| Aug. 7, 2020 |
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 116-472.
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| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| Feb. 12, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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| May 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Foster (D-Ill.) |