Improve coordination between the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to support research and development for small businesses.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with DOE and SBA Research Act?
The DOE and SBA Research Act passed the House on February 25, 2025, but has seen no action in the Senate for 16 months. The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources must act next to move the bill forward, though the binding constraint is the high number of House bills that never receive a Senate vote. Historically, most bills that pass one chamber fail to become law because the Senate does not schedule them for a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by DOE and SBA Research Act (H.R. 788 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 4669 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4669 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Nick LaLota (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.