Extending SBIR and STTR authorization

(a) In general Section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), as amended by this Act, is amended— (1) in subsection (m), by striking September 30, 2025 and inserting September 30, 2031; and (2) in subsection (n)(1)(A), by striking 2025 and inserting 2031. (b) Carry over funds If a Federal agency that participates in the SBIR or STTR program has funds remaining at the end of fiscal year 2026 from amounts required to be expended under subsection (f)(1) or (n)(1), respectively, of section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638), the Federal agency may use those remaining funds in fiscal year 2027 for the SBIR or STTR program, as applicable, of the Federal agency.