Bill · H.R. 3851· House(119-HR-3851)
SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Johnny Olszewski
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act," aims to amend section 9 of the Small Business Act. It seeks to extend and expand the phase flexibility authority through the year 2030. The legislation also extends the Commercialization Readiness program for civilian agencies. Additionally, it extends several specific pilot programs, including the Phase 0 Proof of Concept Partnership Program and Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill expands and extends critical SBIR/STTR program authorities and commercialization assistance specifically for small businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides extended support and flexibility for small business owners engaging in federal research programs.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+5
The extension of research and commercialization programs supports long-term economic growth through innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Phase Flexibility Authority: The bill extends the authority period from 2025 to 2030 and expands it so that each Federal agency required to carry out an SBIR program may use it, rather than just specific departments. (Section 2)
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Extended Commercialization Readiness: The program for civilian agencies is extended through fiscal year 2030. (Section 3)
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Extended Partnership and Assistance Programs: The Phase 0 Proof of Concept Partnership Program is extended to September 30, 2030, and Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs are extended to September 30, 2030. (Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Limitations on Awards: For most Federal agencies, the total value of awards provided under this subsection cannot exceed 10 percent of the total funds allocated to their SBIR program in a given fiscal year. (Section 2)
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Specific Limitation for NIH: For the National Institutes of Health, the total value of these awards is limited to not more than 15 percent of the total funds allocated to their SBIR program during a fiscal year. (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+4Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/9/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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