HR 788 - DOE and SBA Research Act - National Key Vote

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Title: DOE and SBA Research Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to enter into an agreement to collaborate on research and development activities.

Highlights:

  • Requires the Department of Energy and the Small Business Administration to agree to collaborate on research and development activities and specifies that these activities must include small businesses as appropriate (Sec. 2).

  • Requires agencies to report on all collaborative research achievements and potential opportunities to expand their technical capabilities (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the President (Sec. 3).

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS

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