H.R. 788House bill · 119th CongressIn the SenateCommerce

DOE and SBA Research Act

Sponsored byNick LaLotaR-NY-1Introduced Jan 28, 2025Full text on congress.gov ↗

Latest action (Feb 26, 2025) Received in the Senate and Read twice and on Energy and Natural Resources.

What it does

Congressional Research Service, Jan 28, 2025

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.

Face Value

as passed the House
100Narrow

How much of this bill its name accounts for.

  • Every bill starts at100
  • Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.

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What Congress did

1 recorded
  • On decisive vote

    House · Feb 25, 2025

    A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.

    4273

    Passed

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