Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
U.S. Congress · HR359 ·
What the bill says
Introduced 2025-01-13. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Summary (plain-language)
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.
Sponsors
- Jay Obernolte (primary)
- Bill Foster
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-25 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 2025-03-24 | Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 2025-03-24 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1197) |
| 2025-03-24 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 359. |
| 2025-03-24 | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 2025-03-24 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1213) |
| 2025-03-24 | 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) |
| 2025-03-24 | 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) |
| 2025-03-24 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-01-13 | Introduced in House |
| 2025-01-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |