United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 4520 — SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act

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 July 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the FAST program and enhances participation of minority institutions in SBIR and STTR programs.

  • 15 U.S.C. 657d(i)

    September 30, 2005 → September 30, 2030

    This change extends the termination date of the FAST program to 2030.

  • 15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)

    providing small business concerns with assistance applying to the SBIR program or STTR program of the Federal agency, including providing such assistance to carry out the policy directive required under paragraphs (2)(F) or (5) of subsection (j) and subsection (p)(2)(H) to increase the participation of States with respect to which a low level of SBIR or STTR awards have historically been awarded.

    This addition allows for assistance to small businesses in applying to SBIR and STTR programs to broaden participation.

  • 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.

    This new requirement mandates enhanced outreach to minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions for SBIR participation.

  • 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.

    This new requirement establishes procedures for outreach to minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions for STTR participation.

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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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 4520?
HR 4520 is sponsored by Morrison, Kelly (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 4520?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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