H.R. 1368: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-14 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large] |
| Policy area | Science, Technology, Communications |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-14):
DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
This bill provides statutory authority for a research and development partnership between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Specifically, the bill authorizes DOE and NASA to enter into a memorandum of understanding to support cross-cutting and collaborative research and development that furthers the missions of both agencies. Through the partnership, DOE and NASA may conduct research in a variety of focus areas (e.g., dark matter), develop ways to support large voluntary data sets on space and aeronautical information, promote multi-agency data sharing, and support NASA's access to DOE research infrastructure.
DOE and NASA must jointly report on their collaboration.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Kennedy | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-14 |
| George Whitesides | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-14 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-08-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1368 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1368?
H.R. 1368 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1368 are available on congress.gov.
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