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HR 5212 United States House · 119th Congress

SBIR/STTR Innovation Workforce Act

HR 5212, the SBIR/STTR Innovation Workforce Act, creates new fellowship and internship programs for students at all education levels (undergraduate through postdoctoral) at small businesses that have received SBIR or STTR Phase II funding. It requires federal agencies to actively recruit underrepresented groups - including women, socially disadvantaged individuals, and economically disadvantaged individuals - into these programs and allows agencies to partner with nonprofits to support outreach. Agencies may use up to 3% of relevant funding (or specific funds for certain agencies) to implement these provisions. The bill directly affects small businesses with Phase II awards, students in STEM fields, and nonprofit organizations supporting workforce diversity.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates fellowship and internship programs for students across education levels and requires recruitment of underrepresented groups, expanding educational access and student opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates inclusive fellowship/internship programs targeting underrepresented groups (women, disadvantaged individuals), advancing workforce development and employment opportunities in STEM fields.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates workforce programs for SBIR/STTR-funded tech R&D small businesses, directly advancing technology innovation through funding and recruitment of underrepresented talent in tech fields.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 8, 2025 Last action Sep 8, 2025
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Sep 8, 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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Sep 8, 2025
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Hillary J. Scholten
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