H.R. 788 · 119th Congress · Commerce
DOE and SBA Research Act
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Jan 28, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 House roll 47 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDOE and SBA Research Act | D 212–0 · R 215–3 |
Passed 427–3 |
Latest action
Feb 26, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.