H.R. 788 · Where this bill is now
In the Senate
Passed the House Feb 25, 2025. Received Feb 26, 2025; no Senate vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryEnergy department and SBA to collaborate on research
This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to work together on research and development projects. Small businesses would be included in these efforts as appropriate. The two agencies would also have to report back on what they accomplish and whether they can expand what they're able to do.
How it affects you
Small business owners involved in research and development may have new opportunities to partner with federal agencies on projects. For most other people, this is mainly about how government agencies coordinate behind the scenes.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 28, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 788
AN ACT
DOE and SBA Research Act
Sponsor: Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY-1) · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Commerce · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 26, 2025: “Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Feb 25, 2025
Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 427–3
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 212 | 0 | 3 |
| Republicans | 215 | 3 | 0 |
3 members voted against most of their party: 3 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 3 official versions.