Bill · H.R. 7217· House(119-HR-7217)
SBIR Administrative Funding Act
- Introduced
- 1/22/2026
- Last activity
- 1/22/2026 — 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
- George Latimer
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SBIR Administrative Funding Act," seeks to amend the Small Business Act. It aims to extend and modify assistance for administrative, oversight, and contract processing costs related to the SBIR and STTR programs. The legislation extends the deadline for these costs to September 30, 2030, and increases the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent. Additionally, it establishes a process for transferring funds from specific departments to the Administrator to increase resources. Finally, the bill focuses on increasing the participation of underserved populations and specific States in these programs.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+4
The bill increases administrative and oversight funding for the SBIR and STTR programs to better support small businesses.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill increases the administrative and technical assistance available to small business owners through the SBIR and STTR programs.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill increases administrative capacity for programs like SBIR and STTR which support scientific and technical innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Program Resources: By increasing the percentage from 3 percent to 3.3 percent and establishing a transfer of not less than 10 percent of funds from specific departments to the Administrator, the bill increases the resources of the Administration for administering SBIR and STR programs (Section 2(a)).
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Support for Underserved Populations and States: The bill allows Federal agencies to use funds to carry out policy directives and increase participation in States that have historically received a low level of SBIR awards (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restricted Fund Use: The bill explicitly states that funds transferred to the Administrator may not be used for or with respect to any program established under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (Section 2(a)(2)(B)(ii)).
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+4Increases Job Creation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Low Income Households+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+2
- 1/22/2026
- 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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