FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Biofuel Research and Market Innovation

Original title: EXAMINING ADVANCEMENTS IN BIOFUELS: BALANCING FEDERAL RESEARCH AND MARKET INNOVATION

January 1, 2017

biofuels energy policy federal research market innovation science and technology

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential future federal funding and regulatory policies regarding biofuel research and development, which directly impacts energy production standards and market competition.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Biofuel Industry

The industry is subject to federal research priorities and regulatory frameworks discussed during the hearing.

Federal Research Institutions

These entities receive federal funding and direction for energy research projects.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The House s on Environment and Energy held a joint hearing on July 25, 2017, to discuss the role of federal research in advancing biofuel technology and its impact on the energy market. The session included testimony from experts in science, academia, industry, and economic policy.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 25, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session was a joint hearing between the Subcommittee on Environment and the Subcommittee on Energy.
The hearing focused on balancing federal research initiatives with market-driven innovation in the biofuels sector.
Four expert witnesses provided testimony representing scientific research, academia, industry advocacy, and economic policy analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how federal research programs interact with market innovation in the industry.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Dr. Paul Gilna (BioEnergy Science Center), Dr. John DeCicco (University of Michigan), Ms. Emily Skor (Growth Energy), and Mr. Nicolas Loris (Heritage Foundation).

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential future federal funding and regulatory policies regarding biofuel research and development, which directly impacts energy production standards and market competition.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Market Innovation

The hearing title explicitly highlights a shift toward balancing federal research with market-driven innovation, reflecting a policy interest in reducing federal intervention.

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology“House committee overseeing the hearing”Map →

personEmily Skor“CEO of Growth Energy”Map →

personAndy Biggs“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment”Map →

personPaul Gilna“Director of the BioEnergy Science Center”Map →

personJohn DeCicco“Research Professor at the University of Michigan Energy Institute”Map →

personNicolas Loris“Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation”Map →

personRandy K. Weber“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

Sources

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