America First Energy Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-15T04:23:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1365 America First Energy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/15/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1365

Bill 119 hr 1365, also known as the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation Act, aims to make changes to the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act in order to impose limitations on the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation within the Department of Energy. The bill seeks to regulate the activities and membership of the foundation to ensure transparency and accountability.

Specifically, the bill includes provisions that restrict the participation of certain individuals in the foundation, as well as limits on the types of activities that the foundation can engage in. These restrictions are intended to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that the foundation operates in the best interest of the public.

In addition to these restrictions, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to energy security and innovation. These additional provisions may include measures to promote research and development in the energy sector, as well as initiatives to enhance competition and innovation in the industry. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1365 aims to strengthen the oversight and governance of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation within the Department of Energy, while also promoting energy security and innovation in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 1365

America First Energy Act

This bill places certain restrictions on board members and employees of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy (DOE). The foundation is an independent, agency-related foundation that assists DOE in addressing energy and environmental challenges through science and technology solutions, including by accelerating the development and commercialization of critical energy technologies and fostering public-private partnerships.

Specifically, the bill requires the foundation's voting board members, executive director, officers, and employees to be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) admitted as refugees, or non-U.S. nationals lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

Finally, the bill directs the foundation to require covered individuals listed on an application for a research and development award from the foundation to disclose all current and pending research support received or expected to be received by the individuals. Covered individuals means individuals who (1) contribute in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and development project proposed to be carried out with an award from the foundation; and (2) are designated as a covered individual by the foundation.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1365

Bill HR 1365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1365 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2025. Bill HR 1365's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. as of February 14, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1365

To amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to place certain restrictions on members and activities of the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation of the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.