Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 1365 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Webster, Daniel (R-FL) (Introduced 02/14/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.52 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/14/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/14/2025)
America First Energy Act
This bill places certain restrictions on board members and employees of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy (DOE). The foundation is an independent, agency-related foundation that assists DOE in addressing energy and environmental challenges through science and technology solutions, including by accelerating the development and commercialization of critical energy technologies and fostering public-private partnerships.
Specifically, the bill requires the foundation's voting board members, executive director, officers, and employees to be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) admitted as refugees, or non-U.S. nationals lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
Finally, the bill directs the foundation to require covered individuals listed on an application for a research and development award from the foundation to disclose all current and pending research support received or expected to be received by the individuals. Covered individuals means individuals who (1) contribute in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with an award from the foundation; and (2) are designated as a covered individual by the foundation.
117 HR 1365 IH: America First Energy Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1365IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 14, 2025Mr. Webster of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to place certain restrictions on members and activities of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the America First Energy Act.
2.Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of EnergySection 10691 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19281; enacted as part of division B of Public Law 117–167) is amended—(1)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (I) to read as follows:(I)Restrictions on membership(i)EmployeesNo employee of the Department may be appointed as a voting member of the Board.(ii)StatusEach voting member of the Board shall be—(I)a citizen of the United States;(II)a national of the United States (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a));(III)an alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157); or(IV)an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.; and(B)in paragraph (5), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(M)Restrictions(i)Executive DirectorThe Executive Director shall be—(I)a citizen of the United States;(II)a national of the United States (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a));(III)an alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157); or(IV)an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.(ii)Officers and employeesEach officer or employee of the Foundation shall be—(I)a citizen of the United States;(II)a national of the United States (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a));(III)an alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157); or(IV)an alien lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.; and(2)by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)SecurityThis section shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of subtitle D of this title and section 223 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (42 U.S.C. 6605)..
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/14/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | America First Energy Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | America First Energy Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to place certain restrictions on members and activities of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee | 02/14/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Energy
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