DOE and SBA Research Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 28, 2025)
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 just happenedFeb 26, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseFeb 25, 2025
- Referred in SenateFeb 25, 2025
- Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 25, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Feb 25, 2025FloorH37300
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, 2025Floor8000
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, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
- Feb 24, 2025FloorH37220
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, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
- Feb 24, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
- Feb 24, 2025FloorH30300
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Jan 28, 2025IntroReferralH11100
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.
Small Business Committee - Jan 28, 2025IntroReferralH11100
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.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Jan 28, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House