To provide for Department of Energy and Small Business Administration joint research and development activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Nick LaLota
R-NY | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. LaLota (for himself and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires DOE and SBA to enter into agreements for joint research and development activities that advance both agencies' missions while ensuring small business participation.
Who Benefits and How
Small businesses gain access to DOE R&D opportunities. DOE benefits from small business innovation. Both agencies achieve mission objectives through collaboration.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DOE and SBA must coordinate and manage joint programs. Reimbursable agreements may be required.
Key Provisions
- DOE and SBA MOU for joint R&D activities
- Must include small business concerns in activities
- Reimbursable agreements authorized
- Focus on advancing both agencies' mission priorities
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Establishes DOE-SBA joint R&D activities for small businesses
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Connect small businesses to energy R&D through interagency collaboration"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
- "administrator"
- → SBA Administrator
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