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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Marine Renewable Energy Research and Development Act of 2007 - Instructs the Secretary of Energy to support programs of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application to expand the use of marine renewable energy production from marine renewable energy technology systems, including programs regarding: (1) existing marine renewable energy extraction technologies; and (2) advanced marine renewable energy systems and technologies.</p><p>Instructs the Secretary to award grants to institutions of higher education (or consortia thereof) for the establishment of National Marine Renewable Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Centers.</p>]]></text>
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