H.R. 3169 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, May 1, 2025
1st SessionH. R. 3169
A BILL
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) · Introduced May 1, 2025 · Commerce · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 1, 2025: “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.”
Sections
Title I — Reauthorization of Programs · 2
Title II — Enhancing Competition · 5
- Sec. 201Increasing agency expenditures for SBIR and STTR programsNo change
- Sec. 202SBIR and STTR fellowshipsNo change
- Sec. 203Application assistance to broaden participationNo change
- Sec. 204Technical and business assistance improvementsNo change
- Sec. 205Improvements to website relating to the SBIR program or STTR programNo change
Title III — Commercialization Improvements · 3
Title IV — Pilot Programs · 5
- Sec. 401Extend and modify assistance for administrative, oversight, and contract processing costsNo change
- Sec. 402Extend and expand the direct to Phase II authorityNo change
- Sec. 403Extend commercialization readiness program for civilian agenciesNo change
- Sec. 404Extension of certain SBIR and STTR pilot programsNo change
- Sec. 405Extension of due diligence program to assess security risksNo change
Title V — Oversight and Simplification Initiatives · 6
- Sec. 501Annual reports to CongressNo change
- Sec. 502Comptroller General report on diversification and commercializationNo change
- Sec. 503Extend the report on award timelinessNo change
- Sec. 504Pilot program to accelerate National Institutes of Health evaluation processNo change
- Sec. 505Codifying safeguards for small business concerns majority-owned by venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firmsNo change
- Sec. 506Commercialization impact assessmentNo change