US Congress · H.R. 5100 · Passed the House

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

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Introduced 2025-09-02

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Commerce

What it does

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and related pilot programs. The SBIR and STTR programs are administered by various federal agencies and provide competitive awards for domestic small businesses to conduct research and development projects that have the potential for commercialization.

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1Extension of SBIR and STTR authority

This section would extend the legal authorization for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program by one year, moving its expiration date from September 30, 2025, to September 30, 2026. It would also extend the authorization for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program by one year, so that it runs through fiscal year 2026 instead of through fiscal year 2025.

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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 .

2Extension of SBIR and STTR programs and activities

This section would extend by one year, to 2026, the authorization periods for ten specific SBIR and STTR pilot programs and related activities under the Small Business Act. The phase flexibility pilot program, currently authorized through 2025, would be authorized through 2026. The commercialization readiness program for civilian agencies pilot program would be authorized through fiscal year 2026 instead of fiscal year 2025. The accelerated awards pilot program would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The Phase 0 pilot program would be authorized through fiscal year 2026 instead of fiscal year 2025. The administrative assistance program would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The increased minimum performance standards provision would apply through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The commercialization assistance pilot programs would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The due diligence program would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The STTR participation of military research and educational institutions pilot program would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025. The budget calculation pilot program would be authorized through September 30, 2026, instead of September 30, 2025.

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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 .

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Where it is

Introduced · 2025-09-02

In the House.

Passed the House · 2025-09-15

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Official documents

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The numbers

29%

of bills that passed one chamber became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=939)

sponsors, out of 218 needed to pass

Who is lobbying on this

LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIAvia LIFE SCIENCES PENNSYLVANIA

5 filings

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGESvia ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES

4 filings

NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONvia NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

4 filings

AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCvia AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.

3 filings

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIESvia ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

3 filings

BAYH-DOLE COALITIONvia CROWELL GLOBAL ADVISORS

3 filings

DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COALITIONvia DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COALITION

3 filings

SIFF & ASSOCIATES, PLLC (OBO THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)via LONGBOW PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, LLC

3 filings

From 40 filings in federal lobbying disclosures (LDA), via lda.gov, naming this bill (2025 to 2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.

Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (2025-09-16).