Bill · H.R. 9050· House(119-HR-9050)
Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/29/2026
- Last activity
- 5/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Small Business Innovation Voucher Act of 2026 requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to create an Innovation Voucher Grant Program. This program provides grants to small business concerns to help pay for technical assistance and services from eligible entities. These services are intended to help businesses research, develop, or commercialize new products and services. The program aims to foster collaboration, access advanced research capabilities, and stimulate economic growth. Grants will range from $15,000 to $75,000.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The act establishes a grant program providing small businesses with access to technical expertise and research infrastructure.
Would business owners be better off under this?+6
Small business owners receive direct financial assistance to help research and commercialize new products.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill aims to preserve and create new jobs through technical assistance and research development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to advanced resources: Small business concerns can gain access to capital-intensive infrastructure, advanced research capabilities, and technical expertise (Section 3(b)(2)-(3)).
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Economic and job growth: The program is intended to promote business dynamism and competition, stimulate United States leadership in technology, and help preserve and create new jobs (Section 3(b)(4)-(7)).
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Research collaboration: The program seeks to foster collaboration between small business concerns and research institutions or other similar organizations (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Workforce development: The program aims to accelerate the development of an advanced workforce (Section 3(b)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost sharing requirements: Small businesses are not covered for the full cost of services; the Federal share is limited to no more than 75 percent for grants under $50,000 and no more than 50 percent for grants of $50,000 or more (Section 3(f)).
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+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 5/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee