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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 13, 2017
Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to: (1) provide for an upgrade to the Advanced Light Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2025.
DOE shall: (1) provide for a Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility to facilitate the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2026.
DOE shall: (1) provide for a proton power upgrade to the Spallation Neutron Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2025.
DOE shall: (1) provide for a second target station for the Spallation Neutron Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2030.
People & committees
Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14] · R–IL
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1092)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1092)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4377.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1092-1094)
Mr. Hultgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-555.
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-555.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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