H.R. 4727

To require the Secretary of the Department of Energy to issue a report on fusion innovation.

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114th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 4727

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2016

Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

A BILL

To require the Secretary of the Department of Energy to issue a report on fusion innovation.

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Report on fusion innovation

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In general

Not later than six months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Energy shall transmit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that will identify engineering designs for innovative fusion energy systems that have the potential to demonstrate net energy production not later than 15 years after the start of construction. In this report, the Secretary will identify budgetary requirements that would be necessary for the Department to carry out a fusion innovation initiative to accelerate research and development of these designs.