Bill · H.R. 4520· House(119-HR-4520)
SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act
- Introduced
- 7/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/17/2025 — 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
- Kelly Morrison
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "SBIR/STTR Application Assistance Act," aims to change how the Small Business Administration assists small businesses with program applications. It extends the FAST program until September 30, 2030. The legislation also requires the Administration to provide assistance to small businesses applying for SBIR and STTR programs. Furthermore, it mandates enhanced outreach efforts to increase participation from researchers at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill provides assistance to small businesses applying for SBIR and STTR programs and extends the FAST program.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill provides technical assistance for small business concerns to access federal research programs.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill requires enhanced outreach to increase participation from minority institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of the FAST Program: Section 2 extends the FAST program through September 30, 2030, which provides a long-term continuation of this specific program.
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Application Assistance: Section 3(a) directs the Small Business Administration to provide small business concerns with assistance when applying to the SBIR or STTR programs. This assistance includes efforts to increase participation in States that have historically received a low level of these awards.
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Increased Outreach for Research Institutions: Section 3(b) requires the Administration to modify policy directives to include enhanced outreach efforts. This is intended to increase the participation of individuals conducting research at minority institutions and Hispanic-serving institutions in both SBIR and STTR programs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Business Owners+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Students+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- 7/17/2025
- 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
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.