(Washington, DC) � Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act conference report (H.R. 2419) by a vote of 318-106. The conference report includes provisions to expand biofuels research and development programs that were enacted last December in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-140). H.R. 2419 will strengthen the long-standing partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy in developing bioenergy resources.
(PressZoom) - ( Washington, DC ) � Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act conference report ( H.R. 2419 ) by a vote of 318-106. The conference report includes provisions to expand biofuels research and development programs that were enacted last December in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( P.L. 110-140 ). H.R. 2419 will strengthen the long-standing partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Energy in developing bioenergy resources.
House Committee on Science and Technology Chairman Bart Gordon ( D-TN ) and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Nick Lampson ( D-TX ) were conferees on the bill.
�With energy prices at record levels, we need to find better ways to quickly and cheaply produce biofuels from diverse feedstocks,� said Gordon. �This Farm Bill will build on the important biofuels R&D provisions we enacted in the energy bill last year and ensure that the Department of Agriculture works with DOE on this critical energy security goal.�
�America�s energy solution will be achieved by expanding renewable fuel production and alternative energy through investment in scientific research,� said Lampson. �We need to make sure we are providing incentives and resources to industries that are working to diversify America�s energy platform.�
For more information, please visit the Committee�s website.
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