Small Business Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This legislation directs the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter into an agreement for collaborative research and development activities. These joint efforts are intended to advance the mission requirements and priorities of both agencies, with a specific focus on integrating small business concerns into the R&D process. The bill allows for reimbursable agreements and collaboration with other federal agencies to maximize the effectiveness of these activities. Within two years, the DOE and SBA must submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing their coordination, collaborative achievements, and potential for future expansion. All activities must adhere to established research security guidelines, and no additional appropriations are authorized for this Act.
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.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
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)
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.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Congressional oversightDepartment of EnergyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall Business Administration
DOE and SBA Research Act
USA119th CongressHR-788| House
| Updated: 2/26/2025
This legislation directs the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to enter into an agreement for collaborative research and development activities. These joint efforts are intended to advance the mission requirements and priorities of both agencies, with a specific focus on integrating small business concerns into the R&D process. The bill allows for reimbursable agreements and collaboration with other federal agencies to maximize the effectiveness of these activities. Within two years, the DOE and SBA must submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing their coordination, collaborative achievements, and potential for future expansion. All activities must adhere to established research security guidelines, and no additional appropriations are authorized for this Act.
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.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
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)
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.
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H742-743)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 788.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
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)
Small Business Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Commerce
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional oversightDepartment of EnergyProduct development and innovationPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSmall Business Administration