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US HB7217
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
George Latimer
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AI Summary
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Extends the authorization for SBIR and STTR program administrative funding from September 30, 2025 to September 30, 2030
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Increases the administrative funding allocation from 3 percent to 3.3 percent of program funds
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Requires the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, NASA, and National Science Foundation to transfer at least 10 percent of their administrative funds to the Small Business Administration within 2 months of receiving appropriations
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Authorizes federal agencies to use administrative funds for outreach and technical assistance to increase SBIR/STTR participation in states with historically low award levels
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Prohibits transferred funds from being used for programs under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958
Legislative Description
SBIR Administrative Funding 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.
1/22/2026