Doe And Usda Interagency Research Act

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The DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act aims to enhance collaboration between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) in conducting research related to energy and agriculture. The bill encourages joint research initiatives, information sharing, and coordination to improve efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in these sectors. It facilitates the exchange of expertise and resources between the two departments to address common challenges and promote advancements in energy and agricultural technologies. The primary focus is on fostering synergy between DOE's energy research programs and USDA's agricultural research efforts to achieve mutual benefits and drive progress in both fields.

• 2023-03-22: Introduced in House

• 2023-03-22: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

• 2023-03-29: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-03-29: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 0.

• 2023-04-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

• 2023-05-11: Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology Discharged.

• 2023-05-11: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

• 2023-05-11: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 53 - 1.

• 2023-05-22: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 118-74, Part I.

• 2023-05-22: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 118-74, Part II.

• 2023-05-22: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 54.

• 2023-12-04: Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

• 2023-12-04: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6089-6090)

• 2023-12-04: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1713.

• 2023-12-04: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6089-6090)

• 2023-12-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

• 2023-12-05: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.