Small Business and Energy Research Partnership
The House passed this bill and sent it to the Senate in February 2025. It is now stalled because nothing has happened with the bill for 16 months. The Senate must act for it to move forward, but it is unlikely to pass since many House bills do not get a vote in the Senate.
No action since February 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 4669 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4669 (118th) →Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
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): 427 - 3 (Roll no. 48). (text: 2/24/2025 CR H742)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H823-824)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
DOE and SBA Research Act
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