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US HB3169
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nydia Velazquez
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AI Summary
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Permanently reauthorizes the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and extends the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program beyond fiscal year 2025, while extending the FAST program through September 30, 2030
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Gradually increases agency SBIR expenditure requirements from the current 3.2% to 7% of extramural R&D budgets by fiscal year 2032, and STTR expenditures from 0.45% to 1% over the same period
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Establishes new fellowship and internship programs at SBIR/STTR recipient companies, requires enhanced outreach to minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions, and increases technical assistance funding to $6,500 for Phase I and $50,000 for Phase II awards
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Creates Technology Commercialization Official positions at participating agencies, requires workforce training on Phase III acquisitions for contracting officers, and mandates annual commercialization impact assessments for companies receiving 50+ Phase II awards
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Extends multiple pilot programs through 2030 including the direct-to-Phase II authority (expanded to all SBIR agencies), commercialization readiness programs, and due diligence security risk assessments, while codifying restrictions on awards to companies majority-owned by foreign entities of concern
Legislative Description
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025
Commerce
Last Action
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.
5/1/2025