# 119-hr-4842: SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act

119-hr-4842, SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-4842
- Congress: 119
- Title: SBIR Commercialization Improvement Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-01
- Sponsor: Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Phase III commercialization** is the core goal of this bill. It would require the SBA to create mandatory training for contracting officers and the acquisition workforce and push agencies to simplify rules so SBIR and STTR technologies move more smoothly into Phase III contracts. - Acquisition workforce: Would establish training, coordinated with the Department of Defense and General Services Administration, for contracting officers and other acquisition staff. The training must cover program missions, the use of Phase III agreements, Phase III data rights, and how to execute Phase III sole source awards. - Small businesses: Would make it easier for SBIR/STTR participants to transition to Phase III by requiring standardized solicitation provisions and contract clauses that clarify what information small firms must provide to qualify for Phase III awards. - Federal agencies and primes: Would direct Procurement Center Representatives to advocate for maximum practicable transition to Phase III and require the SBA to update policy directives within 1 year and collect reports on agencies and federal prime contractors developing simplified procedures and model contracts.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier Phase III contracts for small businesses: benefit, low. This bill would push agencies to use Phase III awards more for SBIR/STTR small businesses. Within one year of enactment, SBA would update rules so Procurement Center Representatives advocate for these transitions. SBA would issue standard solicitation language and contract clauses that spell out wh…
- Training for federal buyers on small-business R&D awards: benefit, low. If enacted, SBA would set up training for contracting officers and the acquisition workforce, in coordination with DoD, GSA, and other agencies. The training would cover SBIR/STTR goals and authorities, how to use Phase III agreements, Phase III data rights, and how to execute sole‑source Phase III…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-hr-4842 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4842)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4842 (as of 2026-04-21).