H.R. 3247 would establish a social and behavioral sciences research program at the Department of Energy.
Detailed Summary
Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a social and behavioral sciences research program to identify and understand social and behavioral factors influencing energy consumption and acceptance and adoption rates of new energy technologies, and to promote the use of the results of social and behavioral research to improve the development and application of energy technologies.
Requires the Secretary to appoint or designate a Director of Social and Behavioral Research to carry out such program.
Requires the Director to: (1) develop a research plan in consultation with the Advisory Committee established by this Act; and (2) review such plan every five years and revise it as appropriate.
Instructs the Secretary to provide grants in support of social and behavioral research.
Requires the Advisory Committee to: (1) advise the Secretary and the Director on priority areas for research; (2) assist the Director in the development of the research plan; and (3) provide other assistance and advice as requested by the Secretary or the Director.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2009: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Visitor Comments
jag
July 30, 2009, 5:40pm (report abuse)Stop the craziness in Washington D.C.
what is this???
Rene
July 30, 2009, 6:02pm (report abuse)What the heck is wrong with you power hungry freaks. Mr. Baird you belong in North Korea I am sure you would go well there. You need to get out of my Country. Americans have no use for you or your brainwashing propaganda.
RJB
July 30, 2009, 6:10pm (report abuse)It's time to kick them all out of office. This is just a sample of power hungry egomaniacs at its best. Congress is to work for the people, not control the people. Wake up America before it's to late!
Kathryn
July 30, 2009, 7:25pm (report abuse)You've got to be kidding me!
God Help America
NO WAY IN HELL! on H.R.3247
Paula
July 30, 2009, 9:31pm (report abuse)I thought we, the people, were to control congress, not the other way around!!!
Joseph Gerbles
July 31, 2009, 2:41am (report abuse)This bill just proves that finally you Americans are following the path we set before you! lol