United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HR 3169 — SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025

Last action — 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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

2 sections in 1 law

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Aid to small business · 15 U.S.C. ch. 14A 2 sections
  • § 638 Research and development Amends

    15 U.S.C. § 638 — at 638(n)(1)(A), 638(mm)(1), 638(j), 638(p)(2), 638(g)(8), 638(o)(9), 638(k), 638(r), 638(j)(4), 638(r)(4), 638(mm), 638(mm)(2), 638(mm)(6), 638(gg), 638(jj)(7), 638(uu)(3), 638(vv)(3)(C), 638(ii)(2)(A), 638(hh), and 638(dd)

    The law today

    (a) Declaration of policy Research and development are major factors in the growth and progress of industry and the national economy. The expense of carrying on research and development programs is beyond the means of many small-business concerns, and such concerns are handicapped in obtaining the benefits of research and development programs conducted at Government expense. These small-business concerns are thereby placed at a competitive disadvantage. This weakens the competitive free enterprise system and prevents the orderly development of the national economy. It is the policy of the Congress that assistance be given to small-business concerns to enable them to undertake and to obtain the benefits of research and development in order to maintain and strengthen the competitive free enterprise system and the national economy. (b) Assistance to small-business concerns It shall be the duty of the Administration, and it is empowered— (1) to assist small-business concerns to obtain Government contracts for research and development; (2) to assist small-business concerns to obtain the benefits of research and development performed under Government contracts or at Government expense; (3) to provide technical assistance to small-business concerns to accomplish the purposes of this section; (4) to develop and maintain a source file and an information program to assure each qualified and interested small business concern the opportunity to participate in Federal agency small business innovation research programs and small business technology transfer programs; (5) to coordinate with participating agencies a schedule for release of SBIR and STTR solicitations, and to prepare a master release schedule so as to maximize small businesses’ opportunities to respond to solicitations; (6) to independently survey and monitor the operation of SBIR and STTR programs within participating Federal agencies; (7) to report not less than annually to the Committee on Small Business of the Senate, and to the Committee on Science and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, on the SBIR and STTR programs of the Federal agencies and the Administration’s information and monitoring efforts related to the SBIR and STTR programs, including— (A) the data on output and outcomes collected pursuant to subsections (g)(8) and (o)(9); (B) the number of proposals received from, and the number and total amount of awards to, HUBZone small business concerns and firms with venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity firm investment (including those majority-owned by multiple venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firms) under each of the SBIR and STTR programs; (C) a description of the extent to which each Federal agency is increasing outreach and awards to firms owned and controlled by women or by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals under each of the SBIR and STTR programs; (D) general information about the implementation of, and compliance with the allocation of funds required under, subsection (dd) for firms owned in majority part by venture capital operating companies, hedge funds, or private equity firms and participating in the SBIR program; (E) a detailed description of appeals of Phase III awards and notices of noncompliance with the SBIR Policy Directive and the STTR Policy Directive filed by the Administrator with Federal agencies; (F) an accounting of funds, initiatives, and outcomes under the Commercialization Readiness Program; (G) a description of the extent to which Federal agencies are providing in a timely manner information needed to maintain the database described in subsection (k); (H) with respect to a Federal agency to which subsection (f)(1) or (n)(1) applies, whether the Federal agency has complied with the applicable subsection for the year covered by the report; (I) the number of applications submitted to each Federal agency participating in the SBIR or STTR program in inn...

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  • § 657d Federal and State Technology Partnership Program Amends

    15 U.S.C. § 657d — at 657d(i)

    The law today

    (a) Definitions In this section and section 657e of this title, the following definitions apply: (1) Applicant The term “applicant” means an entity, organization, or individual that submits a proposal for an award or a cooperative agreement under this section. (2) Business advice and counseling The term “business advice and counseling” means providing advice and assistance on matters described in section 657e(c)(2)(B) of this title to small business concerns to guide them through the SBIR and STTR program process, from application to award and successful completion of each phase of the program. (3) Catastrophic incident The term “catastrophic incident” means a major disaster that is comparable to the description of a catastrophic incident in the National Response Plan of the Administration, or any successor thereto. (4) FAST program The term “FAST program” means the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program established under this section. (5) Mentor The term “mentor” means an individual described in section 657e(c)(2) of this title. (6) Mentoring Network The term “Mentoring Network” means an association, organization, coalition, or other entity (including an individual) that meets the requirements of section 657e(c) of this title. (7) Recipient The term “recipient” means a person that receives an award or becomes party to a cooperative agreement under this section. (8) SBIR program The term “SBIR program” has the same meaning as in section 638(e)(4) of this title. (9) State The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (10) STTR program The term “STTR program” has the same meaning as in section 638(e)(6) of this title. (b) Establishment of Program The Administrator shall establish a program to be known as the Federal and State Technology Partnership Program, the purpose of which shall be to strengthen the technological competitiveness of small business concerns in the States. (c) Grants and cooperative agreements (1) Joint review In carrying out the FAST program under this section, the Administrator and the SBIR program managers at the National Science Foundation and the Department of Defense shall jointly review proposals submitted by applicants and may make awards or enter into cooperative agreements under this section based on the factors for consideration set forth in paragraph (2), in order to enhance or develop in a State— (A) technology research and development by small business concerns; (B) technology transfer from university research to technology-based small business concerns; (C) technology deployment and diffusion benefiting small business concerns; (D) the technological capabilities of small business concerns through the establishment or operation of consortia comprised of entities, organizations, or individuals, including— (i) State and local development agencies and entities; (ii) representatives of technology-based small business concerns; (iii) industries and emerging companies; (iv) universities; and (v) small business development centers; and (E) outreach, financial support, and technical assistance to technology-based small business concerns participating in or interested in participating in an SBIR program, including initiatives— (i) to make grants or loans to companies to pay a portion or all of the cost of developing SBIR proposals; (ii) to establish or operate a Mentoring Network within the FAST program to provide business advice and counseling that will assist small business concerns that have been identified by FAST program participants, program managers of participating SBIR agencies, the Administration, or other entities that are knowledgeable about the SBIR and STTR programs as good candidates for the SBIR and STTR programs, and that would benefit from mentoring, in accordance with section 657e of this title; (iii) to create or pa...

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Also cites: 8 U.S.C. § 1189, 8 U.S.C. § 1324b, 10 U.S.C. § 101, 10 U.S.C. § 4872, 15 U.S.C. § 632, 15 U.S.C. § 637, 15 U.S.C. § 662, 15 U.S.C. § 3703, 20 U.S.C. § 1001, 20 U.S.C. § 1059c, 20 U.S.C. § 1059d, 20 U.S.C. § 1061 and 7 more

How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes and modifies the SBIR and STTR programs, extending their authority and enhancing assistance available to small business concerns, with specific focus on increasing participation from minority and disadvantaged groups.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638

    subsection (m)

    Removes the expiration subsection for the SBIR program, effectively extending its authority indefinitely.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)(A)

    through fiscal year 2025

    Eliminates the sunset provision for the STTR program, allowing it to continue beyond fiscal year 2025.

  • 15 U.S.C. 657d(i)

    September 30, 2005 → September 30, 2030

    Extends the authorization for the FAST program to September 30, 2030.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(f)(1)(I)

    fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter, → each of fiscal years 2017 through 2025;

    Adjusts the budget requirement timeline for agency expenditures from fiscal year 2017 onward, specifically including the fiscal year 2025.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(f)(1)

    and

    Increases the budget percentage allocation for SBIR/STTR programs in subsequent fiscal years, exceeding previously established limits.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(f)

    5 percent of such budget in fiscal years 2028 and 2029; 6 percent of such budget in fiscal years 2030 and 2031; 7 percent of such budget in fiscal year 2032 and each fiscal year thereafter;

    Introduces new tiers for budget allocation percentages for multiple future fiscal years, ensuring increased funding over time.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(j)

    Increased outreach requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the Administration shall modify the policy directives issued pursuant to this subsection to require enhanced outreach efforts to increase the participation of individuals conducting research at minority institutions (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)) and Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a))) in SBIR programs.

    Mandates enhanced outreach to minority and Hispanic-serving institutions to boost participation in SBIR programs.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(p)(2)

    procedures for outreach efforts to increase the participation of individuals conducting research at minority institutions (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)) and Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502(a) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1101a(a))) in STTR programs.

    Implements outreach procedures for STTR programs focused on increasing participation from research individuals at minority and Hispanic-serving institutions.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(q)(1)

    may enter into an agreement with 1 or more vendors selected under paragraph (2)(A) to provide small business concerns engaged in SBIR or STTR projects with technical and business assistance services → shall authorize recipients of awards under the SBIR program or the STTR program to select, if desired, technical and business assistance provided under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (3) to provide such recipients with

    Changes the provision to mandate authorization for SBIR/STTR recipients to select desired technical and business assistance services.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(q)(2)

    A small business concern may, by contract or otherwise, use funding provided under this section to hire new staff, augment staff, or

    Allows small businesses receiving SBIR/STTR funding to hire and augment staff as needed.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3169?
HR 3169 is sponsored by Velázquez, Nydia M. (Democratic), Amo, Gabe (Democratic), Pappas, Chris (Democratic), and Chu, Judy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3169?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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