Delivering Priority Legislation Act
Sponsored By: Representative McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
In Committee
Summary
SBIR/STTR extension and funding boost. This bill would extend the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs to September 30, 2030, raise the set-aside from 3% to 3.3%, and require major agencies to transfer funds to strengthen program administration and outreach.
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- Small businesses and startups would see more program stability and a slightly larger funding base, with the set-aside rising to 3.3% and the program extended to September 30, 2030.
- DOD, DOE, HHS, NASA, and NSF would be required to transfer at least 10% of funds used for SBIR/STTR purposes to the SBIR/STTR Administrator to boost administrative resources. Transferred funds may not be used for programs under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
- Agencies could use part of their SBIR/STTR funding for outreach and technical assistance to increase participation from states with historically low SBIR awards, and transferred funds must support these outreach and administrative objectives.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New National Nuclear Forensics Center
If enacted, this would create a National Nuclear Forensics Center inside the National Nuclear Security Administration to coordinate federal nuclear forensics and attribution work. The bill would repeal the old Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act and change related Homeland Security Act text. The NNSA would have one year to modify its university program to train experts in nuclear forensics.
More SBIR/STTR support for small businesses
If enacted, this would extend the SBIR/STTR program authority to September 30, 2030. The bill would raise the program administrative share from 3% to 3.3%. It would also require DOD, DOE, HHS, NASA, and NSF to transfer at least 10% of certain SBIR/STTR program funds to the SBA within two months after an appropriations Act to boost SBIR/STTR administration. Agencies could use part of program funds for outreach and technical help to increase awards in States that historically get few SBIR awards. Transferred funds could not be used for programs under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.
More flexible family and medical leave
If enacted, this would let employees take certain FMLA leave in short breaks or on a reduced schedule for leaves under subsections (a)(1) and (a)(3). The bill would also remove several certification paragraphs in section 103(b), which reduces some paperwork. Covered employees would get more flexibility. Employers could see more scheduling and administrative impacts.
More Every Kid Outdoors support for kids
If enacted, this would expand Every Kid Outdoors eligibility to cover fifth graders and home-schooled learners who are 10 or 11. The bill would also authorize $25 million to be appropriated each year for program staff, promotion, school transportation for high-need schools, and targeted outreach to underserved communities and children with disabilities. Actual spending would depend on future appropriations.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
MA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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