# 117-s-4900: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022

117-s-4900, SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-01-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-4900
- Congress: 117
- Title: SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2022-09-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## Summary

**Strengthening security and oversight of federally funded small-business research.** This law reauthorizes SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2025 and layers in new rules on foreign risk, disclosure, performance standards, and oversight to protect national security and program integrity. - Small businesses applying for SBIR or STTR awards must disclose owners, foreign affiliations, participation in foreign talent programs (explicitly including China), venture capital ties, recent technology sales, and related contracts going back five years. Agencies can deny awards, require repayment for material misstatements, and demand ongoing updates if ownership or disclosures change. - Federal agencies that run SBIR/STTR must implement a risk-based due diligence program that assesses cybersecurity, patents, employee ties, and foreign ownership. Agencies may use up to 2 percent of SBIR funds for these checks and must produce reports, GAO studies, and Inspector General audits to verify compliance. - Program design changes include a DoD-led Innovation Open Topics effort with at least one open-topic announcement per DoD component each year and higher minimum performance standards for experienced awardees with thresholds tied to more than 50 or 100 past awards. GAO must compare open and conventional topics and report outcomes over multiple years.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), 2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022-09-29T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 415 | 9 |

## Provisions PRIA read

- Open-topic DoD awards expand access: benefit, medium. The Defense Department runs open‑topic SBIR/STTR calls to draw in more nontraditional firms. Each DoD component must post at least one open‑topic announcement per year. DoD starts these activities within 180 days of enactment. SBA reports show open‑topic results versus conventional topics. GAO comp…
- SBIR and STTR extended to 2025: benefit, medium. This law extends the SBIR and STTR programs through September 30, 2025. It also clarifies that 'Administration' and 'Administrator' mean the Small Business Administration and its head. These changes take effect upon enactment.
- GAO review of SBIR subcontracting: benefit, low. Within one year, GAO reports how SBIR/STTR awardees use subcontractors. The report shows dollars going to subcontractors, including large firms, and checks rule compliance.
- No private changes to SBIR topics: benefit, low. Agencies must prevent private parties from changing SBIR/STTR topic rules after a topic is chosen. They can only clarify wording. Agencies that fail are referred to the SBA Inspector General.
- SBIR regulars face higher standards: cost, high. Beginning April 1, 2023, frequent SBIR/STTR winners face higher performance bars. If you had over 50 Phase I awards in five years, your Phase I standard doubles. If you had over 50 Phase II awards in ten years, you must average $250,000 in sales or investments per award. Over 100 Phase II awards re…
- Tighter security checks for SBIR firms: cost, high. Agencies that run SBIR/STTR now use risk-based security checks on applicants. They review cybersecurity, patents, staff, and foreign ties. The SBA issues guidance within 180 days, and agencies must implement within 270 days. Agencies can use up to 2% of SBIR funds for these checks through September…

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## Sources
- [117-s-4900 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4900)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4900 (as of 2026-01-05).