Energy Department: Reporting on Grant Cost Waivers
Also known as: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires the Department of Energy to report when it allows companies or organizations to skip paying their required portion of a project's cost. Usually, when the government funds an energy project, the private partner must pay for part of it to show they are committed to the work.
- The Secretary of Energy must send these reports to Congress every three months and make them available to the public online. This ensures that people can see which groups are getting special financial breaks from the government.
- The goal of this change is to create more transparency regarding how taxpayer money is spent on energy research. It helps the public and lawmakers see if the department is using its power to waive costs in a fair and responsible way.
Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1213)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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