Haley Stevens (D-MI)
DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The DOE and NSF Interagency Research Act directs the Secretary of Energy and the Director of the National Science Foundation to coordinate research and development activities. These two agencies will work together to advance their shared mission requirements and priorities. This coordination will be managed through a memorandum of understanding or other interagency agreement. The agencies can engage in various research areas, including plasma science, quantum information, and advanced manufacturing. They are also empowered to support research infrastructure and workforce development. Finally, the agencies must submit a detailed report on their coordination efforts to relevant House and Senate committees.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill explicitly coordinates and promotes various high-level scientific research areas.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The bill specifically targets STEM education, internships, and project-based learning for students.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The act targets research in solar fuels, fusion, and energy materials science.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational and Career Growth: The bill allows for the organization of education, training, and research initiatives, which include internships, fellowships, and project-based learning for students, as well as professional development for educators and researchers (Section 2(c)(4)).
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Expanded Research Opportunities: The act establishes a competitive, merit-reviewed process that allows Federal agencies, National Laboratories, institutions of higher education, and non-profit institutions to apply for collaborative research opportunities (Section 2(b)).
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Technological Advancement: The coordination covers a wide range of scientific fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing, which can lead to advancements in energy and climate optimization (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Collaborative Access: The bill promotes open community-based development and information sharing by providing necessary access and secure data transfer capabilities between different entities (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The bill specifically targets STEM education, internships, and project-based learning for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill provides educational programming, internships, and fellowships that benefit students and young professionals.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The act targets research in solar fuels, fusion, and energy materials science. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill prioritizes research in energy optimization and climate-related computational modeling.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increased coordination in advanced manufacturing and technological research is expected to drive long-term economic growth. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports workforce development and research initiatives that can foster job growth in STEM fields.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill explicitly coordinates and promotes various high-level scientific research areas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The requirement for a detailed report to Congress enhances transparency of interagency coordination. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases interagency coordination and shared mission priorities between federal departments.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill enhances research capabilities in biological and computational sciences through agency coordination.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The focus on quantum information and advanced computing contributes to national cybersecurity capabilities.
- 3/25/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 3/24/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1205-1206)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1205-1206)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1350.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1205-1207)
- Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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