VoterlyH.R. 788: DOE and SBA Research Act
119th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
DOE and SBA Research ActThis 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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2025-01-28
- Policy area Commerce
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] introduced H.R. 788. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 788? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 788 do?
DOE and SBA Research ActThis 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 …
Who sponsored H.R. 788?
Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 788?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 788 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.