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H.R. 1368: DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act

A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeHouse bill (H.R.)
Originating chamberHouse
Introduced2025-02-14
SponsorRep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large]
Policy areaScience, Technology, Communications
Cosponsors3
Latest action2025-03-25 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Last updated2026-07-13

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)

NameParty / 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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