DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
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Science, Technology, Communications
Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] (R) — AK
Summary
DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Specifically, the bill authorizes DOE and NASA to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NASA may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., dark matter), develop ways to support large voluntary data sets on space and aeronautical information, promote multi-agency data sharing, and support NASA's access to DOE research infrastructure.
DOE and NASA must jointly report on their collaboration.
Legislative subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovations; Biological and life sciences; Computers and information technology; Congressional oversight; Department of Energy; Earth sciences; Intergovernmental relations; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Research and development; Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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