Legislation for Funding Transparency at Energy Department Passes House

The Department of Energy building is seen in Washington, on July 22, 2019. Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images

Legislation that requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report to Congress any changes to cost-share commitments by recipients of federal funding was approved by the U.S. House on Jan. 30.

DOE funds for energy research and development are essential for U.S. innovation, the proposal’s sponsor, Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), said.