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Bills/119th Congress · House

H.R. 5100

Introduced

To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
RRoger Williams· Texas
Introduced
September 2, 2025
Policy area
Commerce
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.September 16, 2025

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5100 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5100 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR AUTHORITY. (a) SBIR.--Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(m)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (b) STTR.--Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(n)(1)(A)) is amended by striking ``through fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``though fiscal year 2026''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF SBIR AND STTR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. (a) Phase Flexibility.--Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is amended by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting ``through 2026''. (b) Commercialization Readiness Program for Civilian Agencies Pilot Program.--Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(gg)(7)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2026''. (c) Accelerated Awards.--Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(hh)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (d) Phase 0 Pilot Program.--Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(jj)(7)) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2026''. (e) Administrative Assistance.--Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(mm)(1)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (f) Increased Minimum Performance Standards.--Section 9(qq)(3)(I) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(qq)(3)(I)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (g) Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs.--Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(uu)(3)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (h) Due Diligence Program.--Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(vv)(3)(C)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (i) STTR Participation of Military Research and Educational Institutions Pilot Program.--Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(yy)(2)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. (j) Budget Calculation Pilot Program.--Section 9(zz)(3) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(zz)(3)) is amended by striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2026''. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025. Attest: KEVIN F. MCCUMBER, Clerk.

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