H.R. 4377 · 115th Congress

Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act of 2017

Stage
Passed a chamber
Introduced
2017-11-13
Latest action
2018-02-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summary

Accelerating American Leadership in Science Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to: (1) provide for an upgrade to the Advanced Light Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2025.

DOE shall: (1) provide for a Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility to facilitate the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2026.

DOE shall: (1) provide for a proton power upgrade to the Spallation Neutron Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2025.

DOE shall: (1) provide for a second target station for the Spallation Neutron Source, and (2) ensure that the start of full operations occurs by December 31, 2030.