STTR Enhancement Act of 2011
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HR 449 — STTR Enhancement Act of 2011
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
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Died in session
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
STTR Enhancement Act of 2011 - Increases from 0.3% to 0.6% the amount that each federal agency with an extramural research or research and development budget in excess of $1 billion must spend specifically in connection with the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Increases from $100,000 to $200,000, and from $750,000 to $1.5 million, respectively, the amounts which such agency may award in the first and second phases of STTR programs, with an adjustment of such amounts once every five years to reflect economic adjustments and programmatic considerations.
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Read HR 449 on the official United States source →Action History
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
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Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology
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Referred to House Small Business
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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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E133-134)
Sponsors
- Mazie Hirono · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 449 do?
- STTR Enhancement Act of 2011 - Increases from 0.3% to 0.6% the amount that each federal agency with an extramural research or research and development budget in excess of $1 billion must spend specifically in connection with the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Increases from $100,000 to $200,000, and from $750,000 to $1.5 million, respectively, the amounts which such agency may award in the first and second phases of STTR programs, with an adjustment of such amounts once every five years to reflect economic adjustments and programmatic considerations.
- Who sponsors HR 449?
- HR 449 is sponsored by Mazie Hirono (D).
- What is the current status of HR 449?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 449?
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