S. 727 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Coal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2003
S. 727 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 27, 2003, sponsored by Robert Byrd with 13 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Energy
What it does
National Coal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) perform an assessment that identifies cost and performance goals of technologies permitting continued cost-competitive use of coal for electricity generation, as chemical feedstocks, and as transportation fuel in 2007, 2015, and the years after 2020; and (2) implement a technology research, development, and demonstratio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert Byrd (D-WV). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 27, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 27, 2003)
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