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Increased Transparency in Energy Spending: New Reporting Requirements

This new law requires the Department of Energy to regularly report on how it uses its authority to reduce or eliminate cost-sharing requirements for projects. This will give citizens better insight into how public money is spent on energy projects, increasing government accountability and transparency.
Key points
The Department of Energy must regularly publish reports on cost-sharing waivers for projects.
This information will be publicly available, increasing citizen oversight of government spending.
The goal is to ensure greater accountability for the use of public funds in the energy sector.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-03-24
100%
For 405
Against 0
Abstain 0
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_359
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
Process start date: 2025-01-13
Voting date: 2025-03-24
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 72
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_359.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Energy must regularly publish reports on cost-sharing waivers for projects.
  • This information will be publicly available, increasing citizen oversight of government spending.
  • The goal is to ensure greater accountability for the use of public funds in the energy sector.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 72). (text: CR H1196)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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