Bills · S 3029
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3029Science, Technology, Communications
DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
INTRO OCT 22· LAST ACTION OCT 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make the federal government's scientific research more efficient and impactful. By having the Department of Energy and NASA work together instead of separately, it could prevent wasted effort and resources, leading to faster breakthroughs in critical areas. For example, joint research could accelerate the development of advanced propulsion for space travel, improve our understanding and ability to predict severe space weather that impacts power grids, or enhance strategies for combating wildfires.
If this bill becomes law, it could mean quicker advancements in space exploration, clean energy technologies, and climate science, all of which affect daily life and national security. If it doesn't pass, the two agencies would continue their research largely independently, potentially missing opportunities for synergy and requiring more taxpayer dollars to achieve similar results, and delaying progress on shared challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Department of Energy and NASA to conduct collaborative research and development activities and issue joint competitive awards.
This creates a formal framework for two major scientific agencies to combine efforts and resources on shared goals, fostering innovation.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Energy and the NASA Administrator to coordinate activities through official agreements, such as Memoranda of Understanding.
This ensures structured cooperation and clear guidelines for joint projects, rather than ad-hoc arrangements.
PROVISION 03
Specifies a wide range of focus areas for collaboration, including propulsion systems, quantum information sciences, Arctic science, wildfire mitigation, and STEM workforce development.
This directs the agencies to apply their combined expertise to solve diverse, high-priority national challenges.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress within two years detailing the coordination activities, achievements, and future plans.
This provides oversight and accountability, allowing Congress to assess the effectiveness and progress of the interagency collaboration.
PROVISION 05
Mandates that competitive awards follow a merit-review process and consider applications from various entities including federal agencies, National Laboratories, and universities.
This ensures fairness and quality in funding decisions, drawing on a broad pool of expertise.
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Introduced in Senate
OCT 22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3029
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 22, 2025
Last actionOct 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 22, 2025
Senate BillS 3029Science, Technology, Communications
DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
INTRODUCED OCT 22, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 22, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
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