H.R. 359 · Passed House · Energy

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025

Sponsor: Jay Obernolte (R-CA)

What it does

• Requires the Department of Energy to report on its use of authority to reduce or waive nonfederal cost-sharing for federally funded research, development, demonstration, and commercial application projects.
• Covers projects under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
• Requires the first report within 120 days of enactment and at least quarterly reports after that.

Official summary

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.

Latest action

Mar 25, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources