Referred in Senate
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
SEC. 1. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR AUTHORITYTrack this section →
(a) SBIR Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(m)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (b) STTR Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)(A)) is amended by striking through fiscal year 2025 and inserting though fiscal year 2026.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIESTrack this section →
(a) Phase flexibility Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended by striking through 2025 and inserting through 2026. (b) Commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies pilot program Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(gg)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026. (c) Accelerated awards Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (d) Phase 0 pilot program Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7)) is amended by striking fiscal year 2025 and inserting fiscal year 2026. (e) Administrative assistance Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (f) Increased minimum performance standards Section 9(qq)(3)(I) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(qq)(3)(I)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (g) Commercialization assistance pilot programs Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (h) Due diligence program Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(vv)(3)(C)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (i) STTR participation of military research and educational institutions pilot program Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(yy)(2)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026. (j) Budget calculation pilot program Section 9(zz)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(zz)(3)) is amended by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2026.