H.R. 788 · Passed House · Commerce

DOE and SBA Research Act

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

What it does

• Requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to collaborate on research and development.
• Requires the activities to include small businesses, as appropriate.
• Requires the agencies to report on collaborative research achievements and opportunities to expand their technical capabilities.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Feb 26, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources