Passed in the House on March 24, 2025 · 405 Yea, 0 Nay, 26 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 359 Cost-Share Accountability Act
In plain English: This bill requires the Department of Energy to report on when it waives the requirement for non-federal partners to pay a portion of the costs for certain energy projects. These reports will be submitted within 120 days of the bill becoming law and then at least every three months.
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.