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HR 3851 United States House · 119th Congress

SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act

This bill extends key federal research grant programs for small businesses until 2030. It expands the "direct to Phase II" option for agencies (previously ending in 2025), limits these awards to 10% of an agency’s SBIR budget (15% for NIH), and requires annual reporting on such awards. It also extends the commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies and two specific pilot programs (Phase 0 and commercialization assistance) through 2030. The bill directly affects small businesses seeking federal research funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends federal research grant programs until 2030, continuing government spending on small business innovation (SBIR/STTR), which funds essential programs without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends federal R&D funding for small businesses in technology sectors through SBIR/STTR programs, directly advancing tech innovation and commercialization.95% confidence
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 9, 2025 Last action Jun 9, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
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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.
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Johnny Olszewski, Jr.
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