Bills · HR 3851
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3851Commerce
SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act
INTRO JUN 9· LAST ACTION JUN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it impacts how the government supports innovation and small businesses, which are often job creators and drivers of economic growth. By extending these programs, the bill aims to continue providing crucial funding to small businesses that are developing groundbreaking technologies, from healthcare to defense to space exploration.
If this bill becomes law, small businesses will have continued and expanded access to grants that can help them get their ideas off the ground or bring them closer to commercialization. This could mean faster development of new products, more competition in various markets, and potentially more jobs. If it doesn't pass, these programs would expire, potentially cutting off a vital funding source for many innovative small companies and slowing down the process of bringing new technologies to the public.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the "Direct to Phase II" authority for federal agencies from 2025 to 2030.
This ensures that agencies can continue to directly fund later-stage research projects by small businesses, potentially accelerating technology development.
PROVISION 02
Expands the "Direct to Phase II" authority to all federal agencies that run SBIR programs, not just a select few.
This makes the flexible grant approach available across more federal research initiatives, allowing a broader range of small businesses to potentially benefit.
PROVISION 03
Establishes limitations on the total value of "Direct to Phase II" awards, generally capping them at 10% (15% for NIH) of an agency's total SBIR funds.
This provision balances the expanded flexibility with safeguards to ensure a significant portion of SBIR funds still goes through the traditional multi-phase process.
PROVISION 04
Extends the Commercialization Readiness Program for civilian agencies until fiscal year 2030.
This program helps small businesses transition their research into viable commercial products, supporting economic growth and practical application of innovations.
PROVISION 05
Extends the Phase 0 Proof of Concept Partnership Program and Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs until September 30, 2030.
These extensions ensure continued support for the earliest stages of innovation and assistance for small businesses navigating the commercial market.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 9
Introduced in House
JUN 9
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 3851
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 9, 2025
Last actionJun 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025
House BillHR 3851Commerce
SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act
INTRODUCED JUN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 9, 2025
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