Just A Heads Up On Something The House Of Representatives Is Working On

According to Thomas.gov, the House of Representatives is currently working on H. R. 3247.  This bill has passed out of its subcommittee and is headed for the full committee.  The purpose of the bill is to establish a social and behavioral sciences research program at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.  Why does the Department of Energy need a social and behavioral sciences research program?