To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support the research and development of bioenergy and renewable chemicals at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.
Supports Department of Energy research and development in bioenergy and renewable chemicals.
In the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 4 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
Bioenergy and renewable chemicals are subjects of research and development. The measure would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support Department of Energy research and development in both areas.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Support research in two fields
Would amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support Department of Energy research and development in bioenergy and renewable chemicals.
The measure would direct federal energy policy toward research and development in these two fields. The practical effect would depend on how the support is carried out.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Delaney with 2 original cosponsorsReferred to Science, Space, and Technology
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 1, 2026SCIENCE, SPACE, & TECHNOLOGY NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 4 daysNo hearing yet
- 4 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 4, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. McClain Delaney’s record: sponsored 30 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Zoe LofgrenD-CA-18ORIGINAL
- Deborah K. RossD-NC-2ORIGINAL
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