119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 30, 2026
S. 5187In CommitteeEnergy
PHD Talent Act of 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. (D-VA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jul 30, 2026
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In plain English
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced this bill to establish a Department of Energy pilot program focused on developing and retaining scientific talent with doctoral degrees. The bill creates definitions and findings related to strategic workforce needs within the energy sector. The pilot program aims to address workforce development challenges in energy-related scientific fields by targeting PhD-level researchers and professionals.
What’s in the bill (3 sections)
- Sec. 2. Findings
- Sec. 3. Definitions
- Sec. 4. Department of energy strategic scientific workforce pilot
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 30
Introduced in Senate
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