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119th Congress · H.R. 359 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightEnergy researchResearch administration and fundingResearch and development
Sponsor
Jay P. Obernolte, R-CA-23
3 terms · @JayObernolte
2433 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0523 · 202-225-5861
Cosponsors (1)
  • Bill Foster, D-IL-11Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 13, 2025 · 9 terms · @RepBillFoster
Committees (2)
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Mar 25, 2025
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 13, 2025
Actions (12)
  1. Mar 25, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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)
  4. Mar 24, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    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)
  5. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1213)
  6. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  7. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 359.
  8. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1197)
  9. Mar 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jan 13, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  11. Jan 13, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  12. Jan 13, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 13, 2025
Policy areaEnergy

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. OBERNOLTE:H.R. 359.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:``The Congress shall have Power . . . To make all Lawswhich shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoExecution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vestedby this Constitution in the Government of the United States,or in any Department or Officer thereof.[Page H112]
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