To direct the Secretary of Energy to fund projects to restore and modernize National Laboratories, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $5 billion annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund deferred maintenance and modernization projects at National Laboratories, with at least one-third managed by the Office of Science and requires the Secretary of Energy to implement and report on a comprehensive strategy for facilities and infrastructure at National Laboratories, including a 10-year plan with project prioritization and cost estimates. It relies on reporting requirements, appropriations, grants, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Science & Space, Energy, Housing, and Technology.
Who Benefits and How
National Laboratories could gain revenue opportunities, Construction and Engineering Contractors could gain revenue opportunities, and Scientific User Facilities could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal Taxpayers could face higher costs, Department of Energy would take on compliance duties, and Office of Science would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes $5 billion annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund deferred maintenance and modernization projects at National Laboratories, with at least one-third managed by the Office of Science.
- Requires the Secretary of Energy to implement and report on a comprehensive strategy for facilities and infrastructure at National Laboratories, including a 10-year plan with project prioritization and cost estimates.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill authorizes $5 billion annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund deferred maintenance and modernization projects at National Laboratories, with at least one-third managed by the Office of Science and requires the Secretary of Energy to implement and report on a comprehensive strategy for facilities and infrastructure at National Laboratories, including a 10-year plan with project prioritization and cost estimates.
Key Policy Areas
Science & Space, Energy, Housing, Technology
Primary Purpose
The bill authorizes $5 billion annually for fiscal years 2026-2030 to fund deferred maintenance and modernization projects at National Laboratories, with at least one-third managed by the Office of Science and requires the Secretary of Energy to implement and report on a comprehensive strategy for facilities and infrastructure at National Laboratories, including a 10-year plan with project prioritization and cost estimates.
Policy Domains
Section 1 - Short Title
Identified Gains
- National Laboratories
- Construction and Engineering Contractors
- Scientific User Facilities
- Office of Science
- Computing and Technology Providers
Identified Costs
- Federal Taxpayers
- Department of Energy
- Office of Science
- National Nuclear Security Administration
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Thanedar, and Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Science
Office of Science faces effects in multiple directions
National Laboratories, Scientific User Facilities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)
Means the Secretary of Energy
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