H.R. 788DOE and SBA Research Act

1 recorded actionWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Nick LaLota [R-NY-01]
Cosponsors: 3 · 3 Democrats
Policy area: Commerce
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Small Business Committee · and 1 more
Latest action: Feb 26, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

IntroducedJan 28, 2025
Passed the HouseFeb 25, 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 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 the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 788 as introduced in House on Jan 28, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

House Feb 25, 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

DOE and SBA Research Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

427 Yea 3 Nay 3 not voting

Crossed both parties 3 of 430 voting members broke with their own party: 3 Republicans.

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All members433 members

Democratic215 members

Independent1 member

Republican217 members

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

Cosponsors3 · 3 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 788 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

DKelly Morrison [D-MN-03]Original2026 profile

DShri Thanedar [D-MI-13]Original2026 profile

DMaggie Goodlander [D-NH-02]Joined Feb 24, 20252026 profile

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H.R. 788DOE and SBA Research Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors3 · 3 Democrats

H.R. 788DOE and SBA Research Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 48

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors3 · 3 Democrats

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