Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 3239
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3239Commerce
Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act
INTRO MAY 7· LAST ACTION MAY 7
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it addresses a common challenge: making sure that groundbreaking research funded by taxpayer dollars doesn't just stay in labs but actually reaches the market as useful products or services. Currently, many promising innovations might not get the necessary business guidance or market-focused review to succeed commercially.
If this bill becomes law, voters could see more new technologies, products, and companies emerge from government-backed research, potentially leading to economic growth and new jobs. For instance, an innovation developed through an SBIR grant, which might otherwise struggle to find a market, could get the crucial support it needs to become a successful product. If the bill doesn't pass, the existing system, which some argue doesn't adequately prioritize commercialization, would continue, potentially leaving valuable innovations undiscovered or uncommercialized.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires peer review for SBIR and STTR grants to include the likelihood of commercialization and at least one reviewer with commercialization expertise.
Ensures that federal research funding also prioritizes projects with a strong potential to become marketable products or services.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that each federal agency with an SBIR or STTR program designate an existing official as a 'Technology Commercialization Official' to guide awardees.
Provides dedicated, expert support to small businesses to help them navigate the complex process of bringing new technologies to market.
PROVISION 03
Increases funding limits for Technical and Business Assistance (TBA) to $6,500 for Phase I and $50,000 for Phase II awards, and expands allowable uses to include cybersecurity assistance and staff activities.
Gives small businesses more financial resources and flexibility to access crucial business advice and support needed for commercial success.
PROVISION 04
Extends and expands the 'Phase Flexibility' authority to all federal agencies with SBIR/STTR programs for fiscal years 2025-2027, allowing more adaptable funding pathways.
Offers greater flexibility for agencies to support promising projects through different development stages, accelerating market entry.
PROVISION 05
Changes certain program timeframes from one year to 180 days.
Potentially speeds up administrative processes within the SBIR and STTR programs, helping projects advance more quickly.
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, 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.
This bill matters because it addresses a common challenge: making sure that groundbreaking research funded by taxpayer dollars doesn't just stay in labs but actually reaches the market as useful products or services. Currently, many promising innovations might not get the necessary business guidance or market-focused review to succeed commercially.
If this bill becomes law, voters could see more new technologies, products, and companies emerge from government-backed research, potentially leading to economic growth and new jobs. For instance, an innovation developed through an SBIR grant, which might otherwise struggle to find a market, could get the crucial support it needs to become a successful product. If the bill doesn't pass, the existing system, which some argue doesn't adequately prioritize commercialization, would continue, potentially leaving valuable innovations undiscovered or uncommercialized.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires peer review for SBIR and STTR grants to include the likelihood of commercialization and at least one reviewer with commercialization expertise.
Ensures that federal research funding also prioritizes projects with a strong potential to become marketable products or services.
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Mandates that each federal agency with an SBIR or STTR program designate an existing official as a 'Technology Commercialization Official' to guide awardees.
Provides dedicated, expert support to small businesses to help them navigate the complex process of bringing new technologies to market.
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Increases funding limits for Technical and Business Assistance (TBA) to $6,500 for Phase I and $50,000 for Phase II awards, and expands allowable uses to include cybersecurity assistance and staff activities.
Gives small businesses more financial resources and flexibility to access crucial business advice and support needed for commercial success.
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Extends and expands the 'Phase Flexibility' authority to all federal agencies with SBIR/STTR programs for fiscal years 2025-2027, allowing more adaptable funding pathways.
Offers greater flexibility for agencies to support promising projects through different development stages, accelerating market entry.
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Changes certain program timeframes from one year to 180 days.
Potentially speeds up administrative processes within the SBIR and STTR programs, helping projects advance more quickly.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act
Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a briefing to relevant congressional committees on Phase Flexibility authority.
During fiscal years 2025, 2026, and 2027
Phase Flexibility authority for Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program.
GLOSSARY
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SBIR program
The Small Business Innovation Research program is a competitive grant program that encourages small businesses to engage in federal research and development with the potential for commercialization.
STTR program
The Small Business Technology Transfer program is similar to SBIR but requires the small business to formally collaborate with a non-profit research institution during the project.
Commercialization
The process of bringing new products, services, or processes to market, making them available for sale and use by the public.
Peer Review
An evaluation of a grant application or research project by independent experts in the same field to assess its quality, merit, and feasibility.
Phase I, Phase II, Phase III awards
Stages of SBIR/STTR grants. Phase I is for feasibility and proof-of-concept; Phase II is for full research and development; Phase III is for commercialization using private or non-SBIR/STTR federal funding.
Technical and Business Assistance (TBA)
Support services provided to small businesses receiving SBIR/STTR awards to help them with business development, marketing, intellectual property protection, and other commercialization needs.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAY 7, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAY 7, 25
Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, 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.
A department or agency of the U.S. government, such as the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Defense, that participates in the SBIR or STTR programs.
Small Business Act
The federal law that governs the operation of the Small Business Administration and its various programs, including SBIR and STTR.
