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US HB4520
Bill
Status
7/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Morrison
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AI Summary
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Extends the FAST (Federal and State Technology Partnership) program authorization from September 30, 2005 to September 30, 2030
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Requires the Small Business Administration to provide application assistance to small businesses seeking SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) program funding
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Directs increased support for states that have historically received low levels of SBIR or STTR awards
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Mandates enhanced outreach within 90 days of enactment to increase participation of researchers at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions in both SBIR and STTR programs
Legislative Description
SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act
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.
7/17/2025