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119-hr-4775119th CongressWALLET

SBIR/STTR Foreign Interference Safeguard Act

Sponsored By: Representative Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

Introduced

Summary

Would block SBIR and STTR awards to small businesses controlled by foreign entities the government sees as national security or policy risks. It would also extend the federal security screening program for SBIR activities through 2030.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stricter foreign-ownership rules for small-business research

This bill would tighten who can get federal small‑business research awards (SBIR). If your company is majority‑owned by multiple venture capital, hedge, or private‑equity firms and is owned or controlled by a covered foreign entity, you would be ineligible. The SBA would check direct and indirect control, including parent‑subsidiary links, and consider 25%‑or‑more equity stakes. “Covered foreign entity” would include groups on U.S. terror or sanctions lists, entities tied to governments of covered nations, and people acting for them. The SBA would also set size standards for applicants. These rules would apply to SBIR awards made after enactment.

Small-business research security checks extended to 2030

This bill would keep the SBIR security due‑diligence program running through September 30, 2030. The prior date was September 30, 2025. SBA would continue screening SBIR applicants and awards under this program until 2030.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]

    NE • R

    Sponsored 7/25/2025

Roll Call Votes

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