United States 119th Congress Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 1350 — DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

DOE and NSF Interagency Research ActThis bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives. DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The text changed from "H.R. 1350 Engrossed in House (EH)" to "H.R. 1350 Referred in Senate (RFS)." This indicates that the bill has moved from the House to the Senate for further consideration and has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This status change affects the legislative process and the next steps for the bill's potential passage.

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1350 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1350 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1350 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To provide for Department of Energy and National Science Foundation research and development coordination, and for other purposes.
1350 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2025 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To provide for Department of Energy and National Science Foundation research and development coordination, and for other purposes.
Clerk.
KEVIN F.
119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
MCCUMBER, Clerk.
R.
1350 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To provide for Department of Energy and National Science Foundation research and development coordination, and for other purposes.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  4. Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1205-1207)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1350.

  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1205-1206)

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1205-1206)

  9. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  10. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

544 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1350 do?
DOE and NSF Interagency Research ActThis bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Specifically, the bill requires DOE and NSF to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NSF may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., artificial intelligence), promote multi-agency and cross-sector data sharing, support research infrastructure, and organize education and training initiatives. DOE and NSF must jointly report on their collaboration.
Who sponsors HR 1350?
HR 1350 is sponsored by Stevens, Haley M. (Democratic), Baird, James R. (Republican), and McBride, Sarah (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 1350?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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