HR 359
119th Congress
House
Energy
Congressional oversight
Energy research
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
Introduced: January 13, 2025
Introduced by:
Obernolte, Jay
Republican
· California
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 25, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 24, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196)
Mar 24, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196)
Mar 24, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1213)
Mar 24, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 359.
Mar 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1197)
Mar 24, 2025
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | House · vote #72 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 405–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1