Bills · HR 3169
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3169Commerce
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it plays a crucial role in fostering American innovation and maintaining global competitiveness. The SBIR and STTR programs are designed to help small businesses develop cutting-edge technologies that might otherwise struggle to find initial funding. If this bill passes, it means more federal investment in small, innovative companies, potentially leading to new jobs, new industries, and solutions to national challenges in areas like defense, energy, and health.
If the bill doesn't pass, the programs would expire, potentially cutting off a significant source of funding for thousands of small businesses and innovators. This could slow down technological advancements, reduce job growth in high-tech sectors, and make it harder for the U.S. to compete with other countries in critical scientific and technological fields. By extending and strengthening these programs, the bill aims to ensure a steady pipeline of innovation from the ground up, linking federal research needs with entrepreneurial drive.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the authority for the SBIR and STTR programs indefinitely, removing their previous expiration date of fiscal year 2025.
This ensures the continued existence of critical funding programs for small business innovation without needing frequent reauthorization debates.
PROVISION 02
Increases the percentage of federal agency research and development budgets that must be allocated to SBIR and STTR programs, reaching 7% for SBIR and 1% for STTR by fiscal year 2032.
This significantly boosts the total funding available to small businesses for innovation and technology transfer, promoting more research and development.
PROVISION 03
Establishes new fellowship and internship programs within SBIR/STTR to support undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral opportunities at small businesses, with enhanced outreach to women and disadvantaged individuals.
This provision helps develop a skilled workforce for innovative small businesses and promotes diversity in STEM fields.
PROVISION 04
Directs agencies to provide improved assistance for grant applications and for helping small businesses commercialize (turn into products) their technologies.
This aims to make the programs more accessible and increase the real-world impact and success rate of funded projects.
PROVISION 05
Extends and modifies several existing pilot programs, including those for administrative cost assistance, 'direct to Phase II' awards, civilian agency commercialization readiness, and security risk assessment.
These extensions continue programs designed to streamline processes, accelerate development, and enhance program integrity.
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D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in House
MAY 1
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3169
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
House BillHR 3169Commerce
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
38 min
COSPONSORS
3
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