H.R. 1350 · Passed House · Science, Technology, Communications

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

Sponsor: Haley M. Stevens (D-MI)

What it does

• Provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation.
• Requires the two agencies to enter a memorandum of understanding supporting collaborative research that advances both missions.
• Allows joint research in areas such as artificial intelligence, multi-agency data sharing, research infrastructure, and education and training initiatives.
• Requires the agencies to report jointly on their collaboration.

Official summary

DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives. DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration.

Latest action

Mar 25, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation