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H.R. 788 119th 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: February 24, 2025 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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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
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Became law
Feb 26, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 25, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
Feb 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
Feb 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.
Feb 24, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
Feb 24, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 28, 2025
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.
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 25, 2025 House · vote #48 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 427–3 See who voted →
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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. 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.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 9

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 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Goodlander, Maggie
New Hampshire · Feb 24, 2025
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Morrison, Kelly
Minnesota · Jan 28, 2025
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Jan 28, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 788: DOE and SBA Research Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-788/
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