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H.R. 4669 118th Congress House

DOE and SBA Research Act

Official title: To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 17, 2023 Introduced by: Nick LaLota Republican · New York See on congress.gov
Commerce Congressional oversightDepartment of EnergyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperation
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 29, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 28, 2024
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H721)
Feb 28, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 28, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H721)
Feb 28, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4669.
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 28, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H721-722)
Sep 1, 2023
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-183, Part I.
Jul 18, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 18, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 0.
Jul 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action February 29, 2024

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

The agencies must report on any collaborative research achievements and potential opportunities to expand the technical capabilities of the agencies.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Jul 17, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4669: DOE and SBA Research Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4669/
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