H R 632 in Congressional Session 110

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 632

 

Title : To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/6/2007--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) H-Prize Act of 2007 -

(Sec. 3)

Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) award competitive cash prizes biennially to advance the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of hydrogen energy technologies; and (2) enter into an agreement with a private, nonprofit entity to administer the prize competitions.Authorizes the Secretary to use appropriated funds for the cash prize program, including certain funds from other federal agencies.

(Sec. 4)

Designates prize-eligible categories, including: (1) advancements in certain hydrogen technologies, components, or systems related to hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and utilization; (2) prototypes of hydrogen-powered vehicles or other hydrogen-based products that meet or exceed certain performance criteria; and (3) transformational changes in technologies for hydrogen distribution or production that meet or exceed far-reaching criteria, including minimal carbon emissions, and which may include cost criteria designed to facilitate the eventual market success of a winning technology.Requires the Secretary to consult with designated agencies when establishing criteria for such awards.

(Sec. 6)

Declares that the federal government shall not, by virtue of offering or awarding a prize under this Act, be entitled to any intellectual property rights derived as a consequence of, or direct relation to, the participation by a registered participant in a competition authorized by this Act. States that this Act shall not be construed to prevent the federal government from negotiating a license for the use of intellectual property developed for a prize competition under this Act.

(Sec. 7)

Authorizes the Secretary to require registered participants in the awards program to waive claims against the federal government and the administering entity (except claims for willful misconduct) for any injury, death, damage, or loss of property, revenue, or profits arising from the participants' participation in a competition under this Act. Prohibits the Secretary, however, from requiring a registered participant to waive claims against the administering entity arising out of any unauthorized use or disclosure by the entity of the registered participant's trade secrets or confidential business information.Sets forth liability insurance or alternative financial responsibility requirements for registered participants with regard to third party or federal government claims against them.

(Sec. 8)

Instructs the Secretary to report to Congress regarding: (1) identification of the award recipient; (2) description of the technologies developed by each award recipient; and (3) specific actions being taken toward commercial application of all technologies with respect to which a prize has been awarded under this Act.

(Sec. 9)

Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2017.

Votes

Title : To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
4332007-06-06On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energyP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 632
 
Bill Number : H R 632
Title : To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 1/23/2007)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Barrett, J. Gresham [SC-3] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] - 2/8/2007

    Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 1/29/2007

    Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Davis, Lincoln [TN-4] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [FL-21] - 1/29/2007

    Rep Diaz-Balart, Mario [FL-25] - 5/14/2007

    Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Ehlers, Vernon J. [MI-3] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Gerlach, Jim [PA-6] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 3/29/2007

    Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] - 2/8/2007

    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 1/29/2007

    Rep Jefferson, William J. [LA-2] - 1/29/2007

    Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] - 1/29/2007

    Rep Johnson, Timothy V. [IL-15] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [NY-29] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 1/23/2007

    Rep McCaul, Michael T. [TX-10] - 1/23/2007

    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 2/8/2007

    Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] - 6/5/2007

    Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Sanchez, Loretta [CA-47] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Souder, Mark E. [IN-3] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] - 5/24/2007

    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Wicker, Roger F. [MS-1] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 1/23/2007

    Rep Wynn, Albert Russell [MD-4] - 1/23/2007

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 632
Title : To authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish monetary prizes for achievements in overcoming scientific and technical barriers associated with hydrogen energy.
 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
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MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
1/23/2007 Introduced in House
 
6/5/2007 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-171.
 
6/6/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 8 (Roll no. 433).
 
6/7/2007 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
1/23/2007:Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
 
5/10/2007:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
5/10/2007:Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
 
5/23/2007:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/5/2007 3:44pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science and Technology. H. Rept. 110-171.
 
6/5/2007 3:45pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
 
6/6/2007 11:49am:Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
 
6/6/2007 11:50am:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6027-6031)
 
6/6/2007 11:50am:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 632.
 
6/6/2007 12:13pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
 
6/6/2007 2:17pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6047)
 
6/6/2007 2:23pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 8 (Roll no. 433). (text: CR H6027-6029)
 
6/6/2007 2:23pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
6/7/2007:Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
 
7/17/2007:Star Print ordered on the bill.