DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
The DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act aims to foster joint research and development activities between the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture. It outlines collaborative efforts in various scientific and technological areas, mandates a memorandum of understanding for coordination, and requires a report on progress and future opportunities. The bill emphasizes interagency collaboration and data sharing but lacks detailed fiscal accountability and enforcement mechanisms.
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Access options →| Date | Time | Action |
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| 2025-02-13 | — | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-03-14 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. |
| 2025-03-24 | 15:05:18 | Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 2025-03-24 | 15:05:28 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1204-1205) |
| 2025-03-24 | 15:05:29 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1326. |
| 2025-03-24 | 15:13:03 | 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 | 19:03:49 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1214) |
| 2025-03-24 | 19:10:25 | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 35 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1204) |
| 2025-03-24 | 19:10:25 | 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): 372 - 35 (Roll no. 73). (text: CR H1204) |
| 2025-03-24 | 19:10:26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-03-25 | — | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
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