H.R. 359Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Jay Obernolte [R-CA-23]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Energy
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Mar 25, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

IntroducedJan 13, 2025
Passed the HouseMar 24, 2025
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 359 as introduced in House on Jan 13, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 72

House Mar 24, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Cost-Share Accountability Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

405 Yea 0 Nay 26 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members431 members

Democratic213 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Democrat

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 359 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

DBill Foster [D-IL-11]Original2026 profile