Bills · HR 5100
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5100Technology transfer and commercializationGovernment lending and loan guarantees
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
INTRO SEP 2· LAST ACTION SEP 16
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2MIN
COSPONSORS
18
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly supports American innovation and the growth of small businesses, which are key drivers of the economy and job creation. The SBIR and STTR programs are crucial for helping small, often early-stage, companies turn their ideas into practical solutions that can benefit both the government (e.g., defense, health) and the commercial market.
If this bill doesn't become law, these vital programs would expire in 2025. This would halt funding for numerous ongoing and future research projects, potentially causing small businesses to lay off employees, cease operations, or move their research out of the U.S. By extending the programs for another year, the bill ensures that these companies can continue their innovative work, keeping American businesses competitive and fostering technological advancements without interruption.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the main Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program authority from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
This ensures small businesses can continue receiving federal grants for research and development for an additional year.
PROVISION 02
Extends the main Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program authority from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026.
This allows small businesses to continue collaborating with research institutions on technology transfer projects for another year.
PROVISION 03
Extends the 'Commercialization Readiness Program for Civilian Agencies Pilot Program' until fiscal year 2026.
This helps small businesses develop and transition their innovative research into products and services for civilian government agencies.
PROVISION 04
Extends the 'Accelerated Awards' process from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026.
This ensures the continued ability to fast-track funding decisions for certain promising research projects.
PROVISION 05
Extends administrative assistance and other support activities for SBIR/STTR programs until September 30, 2026.
This maintains the support infrastructure that helps small businesses navigate the grant process and succeed in the programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 18
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
40
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 33%
DEM 3 REP 15 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
14 EVENTSSEP 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
SEP 15
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
SEP 15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273)
SEP 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5100.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5100
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedSep 2, 2025
Last actionSep 16, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 2, 2025
House BillHR 5100Technology transfer and commercializationGovernment lending and loan guarantees
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 2, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
18
COMPLEXITY
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