HR-788 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-02-26IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2025-02-25FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-02-25VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2025-02-25FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)House floor actions
2025-02-24FloorAt 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
2025-02-24FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.House floor actions
2025-02-24FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)House floor actions
2025-02-24FloorMr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-01-28IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-01-28IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-01-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Vote Predictions



Policy Area :

Commerce
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Product development and innovation
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Research administration and funding
  • Research and development
  • Department of Energy
  • Small Business Administration

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