HR 788
119th Congress
House
Commerce
Congressional oversight
Department of Energy
Product development and innovation
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Small Business Administration
DOE and SBA Research Act
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
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): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | House · vote #48 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 427–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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