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119th Congress · H.R. 788 · Passed Origin

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.

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SubjectsCongressional oversightDepartment of EnergyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall Business Administration
Sponsor
Nicolas J. LaLota, R-NY-1
2 terms · @RepLaLota
122 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3201 · 202-225-3826
Cosponsors (3)
  • Kelly L. Morrison, D-MN-3Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 1 term · @kellymorrisonmn
  • Shri Thanedar, D-MI-13Original cosponsor
    Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepShriThanedar
  • Maggie V. Goodlander, D-NH-2
    Co-sponsored Feb 24, 2025 · 1 term · @RepGoodlander
Committees (3)
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Feb 26, 2025
  • Small Business Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 28, 2025
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
    House Standing · Activity Jan 28, 2025
Actions (13)
  1. Feb 26, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Feb 25, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Feb 25, 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): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
  4. Feb 25, 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): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
  5. Feb 25, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
  6. Feb 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. Feb 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
  8. Feb 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
  9. Feb 24, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  10. Jan 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  11. Jan 28, 2025 · via House floor actions
    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.
  12. Jan 28, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  13. Jan 28, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Policy areaCommerce

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LaLOTA:H.R. 788.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution[Page H407]
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