The Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration would have to work together on research and development. Small businesses would be included when appropriate. The agencies would report back to Congress within two years, using existing funds.
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DOE and SBA Research Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest action on H.R. 788: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects small businesses that could take part in federal research tied to energy, technology, or services used by the Department of Energy or the Small Business Administration. It also affects both agencies because they would have to set up agreements, manage joint work, follow research security rules, and report to Congress. Other federal agencies could be involved, but only if the Energy Department and the Small Business Administration choose to work with them.
Why this matters: Small businesses can have a hard time getting into federal research work, and this bill could open more doors for them. It could also help two federal agencies avoid working in separate lanes on similar research needs. The practical effect is uncertain because the bill does not provide new money. Its impact would depend on how the agencies write the agreements and carry out the work.
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Officially: DOE and SBA Research Act
The Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration would have to work together on research and development. Small businesses would be included when appropriate. The agencies would report back to Congress within two years, using existing funds.
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Sitting in Energy and Natural Resources
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (2/26/2025)
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Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
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