A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SBIR/STTR Pilot Extension Act," aims to amend section 9 of the Small Business Act. It seeks to extend and expand the phase flexibility authority through the year 2030. The legislation also extends the Commercialization Readiness program for civilian agencies. Additionally, it extends several specific pilot programs, including the Phase 0 Proof of Concept Partnership Program and Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill expands and extends critical SBIR/STTR program authorities and commercialization assistance specifically for small businesses.
- Scored +7
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides extended support and flexibility for small business owners engaging in federal research programs.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The extension of research and commercialization programs supports long-term economic growth through innovation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Phase Flexibility Authority: The bill extends the authority period from 2025 to 2030 and expands it so that each Federal agency required to carry out an SBIR program may use it, rather than just specific departments. (Section 2)
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Extended Commercialization Readiness: The program for civilian agencies is extended through fiscal year 2030. (Section 3)
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Extended Partnership and Assistance Programs: The Phase 0 Proof of Concept Partnership Program is extended to September 30, 2030, and Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs are extended to September 30, 2030. (Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Funding Limitations on Awards: For most Federal agencies, the total value of awards provided under this subsection cannot exceed 10 percent of the total funds allocated to their SBIR program in a given fiscal year. (Section 2)
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Specific Limitation for NIH: For the National Institutes of Health, the total value of these awards is limited to not more than 15 percent of the total funds allocated to their SBIR program during a fiscal year. (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill expands and extends critical SBIR/STTR program authorities and commercialization assistance specifically for small businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The extension of research and commercialization programs supports long-term economic growth through innovation. Is this likely to create jobs? — By extending SBIR/STTR programs and commercialization readiness, the bill supports high-tech innovation and small business growth which aids job creation. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill imposes specific award percentage caps on federal agencies to maintain budgetary control over these programs.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides extended support and flexibility for small business owners engaging in federal research programs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill extends various SBIR and STTR pilot programs that drive scientific and technological research.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill ensures continued funding and program availability for various federal research-related pilot programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates agency heads to report the number and amount of specific awards provided.
- 6/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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