H.R. 788 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
DOE and SBA Research Act
H.R. 788 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 28, 2025, sponsored by Nick LaLota with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nick LaLota (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 25, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Feb 26, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 25, 2025 · Passed427–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- DOE and SBA Research ActHouse · Feb 25, 2025
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Small Business Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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