Roger Williams (R-TX)
To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill aims to extend the authority of the SBIR and STTR programs. It specifically modifies various sections of the Small Business Act to push expiration dates from 2025 into 2026. These changes impact several programs, including phase flexibility and various pilot programs. The legislation also addresses accelerated awards, administrative assistance, and due diligence programs.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill extends critical funding and assistance programs specifically designed for small businesses.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides continued access to federal research and development assistance for small business owners.
- Scored +4
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill extends the authority for SBIR and STTR programs which are primary vehicles for federal scientific research and development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extension of SBIR Authority: This extends the SBIR program through September 30, 2026, per Section 1(a) (Section 9(m) of the Small Business Act).
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Extension of STTR Authority: This extends the STTR program through fiscal year 2026, per Section 1(b) (Section 9(n)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Phase Flexibility: This maintains phase flexibility through 2026, per Section 2(a) (Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Commercialization Readiness Program for Civilian Agencies Pilot Program: This extends the program through fiscal year 2026, per Section 2(b) (Section 9(gg)(7) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Accelerated Awards: This extends the authority for accelerated awards through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(c) (Section 9(hh)(2)(C) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Phase 0 Pilot Program: This extends this pilot program through fiscal year 2026, per Section 2(d) (Section 9(jj)(7) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Administrative Assistance: This extends administrative assistance through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(e) (Section 9(mm)(1) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Increased Minimum Performance Standards: This extends these standards through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(f) (Section 9(qq)(3)(I) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Commercialization Assistance Pilot Programs: This extends these programs through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(g) (Section 9(uu)(3) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Due Diligence Program: This extends the due diligence program through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(h) (Section 9(vv)(3)(C) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of STTR Participation of Military Research and Educational Institutions Pilot Program: This extends this pilot program through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(i) (Section 9(yy)(2) of the Small Business Act).
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Continuation of Budget Calculation Pilot Program: This extends this pilot program through September 30, 2026, per Section 2(j) (Section 9(zz)(3) of the Small Business Act).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text contains no information regarding potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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 extends critical funding and assistance programs specifically designed for small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — The extension of SBIR and STTR programs supports small business innovation which can lead to job growth.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides continued access to federal research and development assistance for small business owners. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The continuation of research programs may benefit urban areas with high concentrations of research and technology institutions.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill extends the authority for SBIR and STTR programs which are primary vehicles for federal scientific research and development.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The extension of the STTR participation of military research institutions supports the broader military-industrial research ecosystem.
- 9/16/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 9/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273: 1)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4273)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5100.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4273)
- Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/10/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-265, Part I.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
- 9/9/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- 9/2/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri
Brian BabinRepublican · Texas
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania
Troy DowningRepublican · Montana
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
Brian JackRepublican · Georgia
Kimberlyn King-HindsRepublican · Northern Mariana Islands
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Daniel MeuserRepublican · Pennsylvania
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Jimmy PatronisRepublican · Florida
Pete StauberRepublican · Minnesota
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Beth Van DuyneRepublican · Texas
Tony WiedRepublican · Wisconsin