To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Passed House
Summary
Extends SBIR and STTR authorities through 2026 to keep small-business research and commercialization pilots operating. The law delays statutory deadlines and renews a suite of program authorities so ongoing SBIR/STTR activities continue for another year.
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- Small businesses and startups: Maintains access to SBIR and STTR program elements and commercialization support through 2026 so firms can continue pursuing Phase and pilot opportunities.
- Federal agencies and program managers: Preserves authorities for tools such as Phase Flexibility, Accelerated Awards, Budget Calculation pilots, and administrative assistance through 2026 so agencies can keep running current pilots and award mechanisms.
- Research and military-education institutions: Extends the STTR participation pilot and commercialization readiness pilots through 2026 so academic and military research partners can remain involved in tech transfer efforts.
Preserves continuity of SBIR/STTR programs and associated pilots by extending existing statutory deadlines and authorities to 2026 without changing program structure.
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Keep federal small-business research grants through 2026
If enacted, this would extend the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs through September 30, 2026. Agencies would keep running related pilots, like faster awards and commercialization help, through fiscal year 2026. Eligible small firms and research partners would keep applying and receiving awards during that time. It would not add new funding or change core rules. The extension would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
TX • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
NY • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Babin
TX • R
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Lofgren
CA • D
Sponsored 9/2/2025
Stauber
MN • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
PA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Van Duyne
TX • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Ellzey
TX • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4]
MO • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
LaLota
NY • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
MN • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Wied
WI • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Bresnahan
PA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Jack
GA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2]
MT • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large]
MP • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]
FL • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Schmidt
KS • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Peters
CA • D
Sponsored 9/9/2025
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