Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act
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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act (H.R. 9238) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at advancing the development and deployment of marine energy technologies. The bill was referred to multiple House committees including Science, Space, and Technology; Energy and Commerce; Natural Resources; and Education and the Workforce for consideration. However, the bill did not progress to enactment and is currently classified as failed or expired. Specific details about the bill's provisions, funding mechanisms, or implementation strategies are not available in the provided source data.
H.R. 9238 sought to promote marine energy technology innovation but did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately expired without becoming law.
- The bill focuses on accelerating marine energy technologies, which may include wave, tidal, or ocean current energy systems.
- It was referred to multiple House committees with jurisdiction over science, energy, natural resources, and workforce issues.
- No detailed summary or full text is available, limiting insight into specific policy measures or funding provisions.
['Marine energy technology developers and researchers', 'Federal agencies involved in energy and natural resource management', 'Potentially coastal communities interested in renewable energy development', 'Industries related to renewable energy infrastructure and innovation']
['Lack of available full text and summary limits understanding of cost implications and funding sources', 'Unclear oversight and enforcement mechanisms due to missing detailed provisions', 'Potential jurisdictional complexity given referral to multiple committees', 'Uncertainty about the scope of authority granted to federal agencies']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to several committees for consideration. It did not advance beyond committee referral and is recorded as failed or expired as of the latest update in August 2024. The legislative context reflects ongoing congressional interest in renewable energy technologies, particularly marine energy, but no further legislative action was taken on this bill.
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['Potential stimulation of research and development in marine energy technologies if enacted', 'Possible influence on related renewable energy sectors through technology spillover', 'Increased federal agency engagement in marine energy policy and program development']
Due to the absence of a full bill text and official summary, transparency is limited, making it difficult to assess the bill's detailed provisions, funding mechanisms, and oversight structures. This lack of information poses challenges for public understanding and effective congressional oversight.
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