Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
3/28/2025, 11:23 AMCongress
119
Number
HR - 359
Introduced on
2025-01-13
# Amendments
0
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Status of Legislation
Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote
Purpose and Summary
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.
Bill 119 hr 359, also known as the "Energy Policy Act Reporting Amendment Act," aims to make changes to the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The main focus of this bill is to require reporting on certain cost-share requirements related to energy projects.
The bill would mandate that any entity receiving federal funding for energy projects must report on the cost-sharing arrangements involved. This reporting would provide transparency and accountability for how taxpayer dollars are being used in these projects.
In addition to the reporting requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy policy. These additional purposes could include measures to promote renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, or address other energy-related issues. Overall, Bill 119 hr 359 seeks to enhance oversight and transparency in energy projects that receive federal funding, while also potentially advancing energy policy goals.
The bill would mandate that any entity receiving federal funding for energy projects must report on the cost-sharing arrangements involved. This reporting would provide transparency and accountability for how taxpayer dollars are being used in these projects.
In addition to the reporting requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy policy. These additional purposes could include measures to promote renewable energy, improve energy efficiency, or address other energy-related issues. Overall, Bill 119 hr 359 seeks to enhance oversight and transparency in energy projects that receive federal funding, while also potentially advancing energy policy goals.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.
Display TitleTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require reporting relating to certain cost-share requirements, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Energy
Comments
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Recent Activity
Latest Summary3/20/2025
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.
Latest Action3/25/2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.