This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs.
The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5100 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 5100
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 2, 2025
Mr. Williams of Texas (for himself, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Babin, and Ms.
Lofgren) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on
Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
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A BILL
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR AUTHORITY.
(a) SBIR.--Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
638(m)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting
``September 30, 2026''.
(b) STTR.--Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
638(n)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``through fiscal year 2025'' and
inserting ``though fiscal year 2026''.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.
(a) Phase Flexibility.--Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting
``through 2026''.
(b) Commercialization Readiness Program for Civilian Agencies Pilot
Program.--Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
638(gg)(7)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting
``fiscal year 2026''.
(c) Accelerated Awards.--Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``September 30,
2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(d) Phase 0 Pilot Program.--Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business
Act (15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025''
and inserting ``fiscal year 2026''.
(e) Administrative Assistance.--Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)) is amended by striking ``September
30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(f) Increased Minimum Performance Standards.--Section 9(qq)(3)(I)
of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(qq)(3)(I)) is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(g) Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs.--Section 9(uu)(3)
of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3)) is amended by striking
``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(h) Due Diligence Program.--Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(vv)(3)(C)) is amended by striking
``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(i) STTR Participation of Military Research and Educational
Institutions Pilot Program.--Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act
(15 U.S.C. 638(yy)(2)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025''
and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
(j) Budget Calculation Pilot Program.--Section 9(zz)(3) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(zz)(3)) is amended by striking
``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-265, Part I.
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-265, Part I.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
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Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5100.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.