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H.R. 788 (119th): DOE and SBA Research Act

DOE and SBA Research Act 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.

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Recorded summary

The bill requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to collaborate on research and development activities, including small businesses as appropriate. The agencies must report on collaborative research achievements and potential opportunities to expand their technical capabilities. The metadata gives no policy area, latest action, or funding amount.

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Theological note: This is an ordinary administrative measure on interagency research coordination. It raises no direct question of human life, justice, or the restraint of evil, so its relevance is limited to prudent stewardship of public resources and fair access for small businesses.

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Roll 48 · 25-Feb-2025 7:24 PM · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed

Yea 427 · Nay 3 · Other 3

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