H.R.2428 - Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 2007

To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To enhance the efficiency of bioenergy and biomass research and development programs through improved coordination and collaboration between the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Energy, and land-grant colleges and universities, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 2007 as introduced.

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5/22/2007--Introduced.Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 2007 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish grants to the lead land grant university for each regional consortium. Prescribes the use of such grants. Requires

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5/22/2007--Introduced.
Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 2007 - Amends the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish grants to the lead land grant university for each regional consortium. Prescribes the use of such grants. Requires each regional university consortium to provide competitive grants to Agricultural and Land Grant colleges and universities in the region of the consortium. Directs the Secretary to establish a Bio Energy Consortium led by five universities meeting specified criteria, which shall be responsible to identify talents and expertise that contribute to advancing biomass for energy.

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11/25/08
Obama Picks Another Weiner - Political Forum

H.R.2428 Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 2007 http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2428/show H.R.1945 SUN Act of 2007 http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1945/show H.R.1772 Rural Wind Energy Development Act 2007 ...

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10/14/08
Congressional COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ...

On June 26, 1996, the Economic and Educational Opportunities Committee considered H.R. 2428 and ordered it reported, as amended, by voice vote. H.R. 2428 was considered by the House of Representatives and passed by voice vote on July 12 ...

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08/02/08
Invest in Alternative Fuels

Quote: DEMOCRATIC PROMISE #20: Invest in Alternative Fuels Promise: “Besides encouraging the biofuel market and infrastructure, ... in committee? Quote: H.R.2428 Biofuels Research Initiative Act of 200

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