Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 359 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Obernolte, Jay (R-CA) (Introduced 01/13/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.32 · 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 | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee |
| Latest Action | 03/25/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/13/2025)
Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.
119 HR 359 EH: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 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. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 359
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025.
2.Reporting requirementsSection 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (g)ReportingNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsection (b)(3) or (c)(2).. Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 359 IH: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-13 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. 359IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 13, 2025Mr. Obernolte (for himself and Mr. Foster) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyA BILLTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025.2.Reporting requirementsSection 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(g)ReportingNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsection (b)(3) or (c)(2)..
119 HR 359 : Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 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. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 359IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025.2.Reporting requirementsSection 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(g)ReportingNot later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection and at least quarterly thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and shall make publicly available, a report on the use by the Department during the period covered by the report of the authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements provided by subsection (b)(3) or (c)(2)..Passed the House of Representatives March 24, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
The bill's own words, from our database (synced from the GPO BILLS XML); paragraph breaks added at the bill's section boundaries, nothing else changed.
| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1197) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 359. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1213) |
| 03/24/2025 | Library of Congress | 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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196) |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 03/25/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 03/25/2025 Referred To |
| House - Science, Space, and Technology Committee | 01/13/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Energy
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