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H.R. 788 · 119th Congress

DOE and SBA Research Act

Passed HouseCommerce
IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Passed HouseFeb 25, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Feb 26, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 427–3. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 788 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as passed by the House (Feb 25, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities
  • Sec. 3 Compliance with CUTGO
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 28, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Feb 26, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    2. Feb 25, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Feb 25, 2025On 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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. Feb 25, 2025Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Feb 25, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)House floor actions
    6. Feb 24, 2025At 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.House floor actions
    7. Feb 24, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.House floor actions
    8. Feb 24, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)House floor actions
    9. Feb 24, 2025Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
    10. Jan 28, 2025Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Small Business.House floor actions
    11. Jan 28, 2025Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Small Business.House floor actions
    12. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    13. Jan 28, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Feb 25, 2025 · HousePassed 427–3
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · needed two-thirds
      R 215 yes, 3 noD 212 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Maggie Goodlander D-NH-2
    • Kelly Morrison D-MN-3
    • Shri Thanedar D-MI-13