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HR 788 · 119th Congress · House

DOE and SBA Research Act

In committee
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Policy areaCommerce
Cosponsors3
What this bill is intended to do

DOE and SBA Research Act This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to collaborate on research and development activities. These activities must include, as appropriate, small businesses. The agencies must report on any collaborative research achievements and potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the agencies.

Latest action

Feb 26, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

How Congress voted · House roll call 48 · Feb 25, 2025
427 Yea3 Nay3 Not voting

Passed

How each party voted
Republicans214–3
Democrats212–0
Independents1–0

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C70

The DOE and SBA Research Act mandates collaboration between the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to conduct joint research and development activities. It emphasizes the inclusion of small businesses and requires a report to Congress on the progress and outcomes of these activities. The bill does not authorize additional funding and adheres to existing fiscal constraints.

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